I’m taking you along for a slow, intentional stretch of days in Italy—starting with Easter at my beloved Lake Garda, at my best friend’s house. Because I’m such a morning person, I got those quiet moments before everyone woke up: birds chirping, gentle sun, and me catching up on your kind comments (until Arly started stalking the neighbours and demanding a walk along the shore). From the water you can even see Sirmione in the distance, and honestly… this lake always fills me with peace. And yes, I’m already dreaming of discovering Lake Iseo this summer, especially because so many of you love seeing lesser-known corners of Italy. Back at home, I share a traditional Piedmont recipe: beef tongue in green sauce. I soak it, boil it with black pepper, bay leaf, and lemon peel, and then I reuse that collagen-rich cooking water instead of wasting it—turning it into broth for risotto. While that simmers, I bake a “healthier” banana bread (half the sugar… hahaha), and I make a protein-rich version of salsa verde with boiled eggs, anchovies, capers, parsley, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar. I finish the risotto slowly, adding broth little by little, and I toss in asparagus that needed saving—then butter and Parmesan for that creamy texture.