tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85807574750723512532026-06-28T17:14:11.135+02:00Recipe TasterSavor the UnexpectedAlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.comBlogger173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-31618177242946193492017-07-20T18:13:00.000+02:002017-07-20T18:13:30.738+02:00KorinGami - 光琳 雅味 : A sculptural photographic project.
Ogata Korin (1658 – 1716) was the first to introduce a high level of abstraction in Japanese art. The previous generations of Yamato-e painters employed a more naturalistic approach in their depictions introducing elements like overhanging golden clouds or roofless building as mean to either obstruct or reveal details in their compositions.
Illustration of "The Tale of Genji, ch.5–AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-15176685461533141172016-05-25T03:23:00.001+02:002016-05-25T03:30:46.759+02:00Venice WatersI am proud to announce that as of today my first photobook "Venice Waters" is up for grabs!
A thoughtful blend of original photography, haiku and calligraphy; a cathartic journey upon fluid images and simple words. Let melodies whisper of your deepest thoughts and desires. Gift yourself a quiet piece of life.
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AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-12526273395383174862014-05-21T10:11:00.000+02:002014-05-21T10:11:00.713+02:00Pork stew with cumin, peas, arugula and dark chocolate
We all know how well dark chocolate goes with pork, right? For this reason, when I was developing my "Cooking with Chocolate" class, I decided to feature a pork stew as the meat-course of the evening. To have the best end result, I needed a cut of pork that would stay moist during braising and that didn't require that long to cook (time limitations are unfortunately paramount in hands-on AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-18575003016389439292014-05-11T10:11:00.000+02:002014-05-11T10:11:00.296+02:00Castagnaccio - Tuscan chestnut "cake"
Chestnut flour is still an unusual ingredient in our kitchens, unfortunately.
To mill chestnut into flour, they are first dried over wood fire and this imparts the resulting product with a delicate and distinctive smoky aroma that make this flour pretty unique.
Being a nut´s flour, it doesn't contain gluten and so it is an useful ingredient for gluten-free pantries.
In Italy, chestnut flour AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-52810684219833982882014-03-16T21:30:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:20:23.752+02:00Going on with my day - Version 2 Going on with my day - Version 2 by Alessio Fangano on 500px
Up above Florence, the hill bearing the famous viewpoint Piazzale Michelangelo is also where the church of San Miniato is; just at the end of these stairs.
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-3972809335461473872014-03-15T20:38:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:20:43.679+02:00Symbol of power Symbol of power by Alessio Fangano on 500px
The Lily is the famous symbol for Florence since ages, you can find it plastered allover the city. This stone bas-relief is in the cloister area of Santa Maria Novella.
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-72963284603371264322014-03-14T15:59:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:21:03.598+02:00Notre Dame Notre Dame by Alessio Fangano on 500px
Gothic art is simply amazing, it never cease to inspire me!
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-28149626925160001732014-03-13T15:40:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:22:06.595+02:00Paccheri with Pomodorini and marinated Red Onion Paccheri with Pomodorini and marinated Red Onion by Alessio Fangano on 500px
For my upcoming cooking class I wanted to create a recipe that would highlight the sweet richness of Paccheri pasta. As it is often the case, simple is best, when you have such great pasta to start with.
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-56679910275510740162014-03-12T16:10:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:22:34.047+02:00Penne with pumpkin-sage sauce crispy bacon and amarettini crumbs Penne with pumpkin-sage sauce, crispy bacon and amarettini crumbs by Alessio Fangano on 500px
For one of my cooking class I wanted to develop a recipe inspired by the famous "tortelli di zucca" done in Emilia-Romagna in Italy. Pumpkin, sage, bacon, amaretti is what I came up with. Inviting enough? What do you think?
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-60877384875923324262014-03-11T15:52:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:22:51.559+02:00In St. Louis en l'Ile In St. Louis en l'Ile by Alessio Fangano on 500px
In the little charming Ile St. Louis in the center of Paris lies a hidden gem of Parisian churches: St Louis en l'Ile. This is an example of what you may find inside (more to come).
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-79155185575773208982014-03-09T03:52:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:24:58.896+02:00Doubtful Future Doubtful Future by Alessio Fangano on 500px
In the courtyard of Lyon Beaux Arts museum lies hidden a real jewel of a city garden. Modern and antique sculptures punctuate its green scenery. I found this one to be particularly captivating, don't you think?
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-14644297629746973922014-03-08T15:34:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:25:20.836+02:00In the backyard In the backyard by Alessio Fangano on 500px
One of the pleasure of Couchsurfing when traveling is that you get to experience the eveyday spaces of local people. This was a lovely installation I stumbled upon in the courtyard of one of my Parisian hosts in 2013.
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-77925297307425192402014-03-08T04:10:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:25:46.786+02:00Stairs by the Croix Rousse Stairs by the Croix Rousse by Alessio Fangano on 500px
Lyon, town of many hills... and this, by the Opera house, is one of its most charming squares.
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-4368076918551952102014-03-07T15:34:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:26:04.235+02:00Going on with my day Going on with my day by Alessio Fangano on 500px
Up above Florence, the hill bearing the famous viewpoint Piazzale Michelangelo is also where the church of San Miniato is; just at the end of these stairs.
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-37151784622267274952014-03-06T16:47:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:26:21.603+02:00Even in adversity Even in adversity by Alessio Fangano on 500px
The surprises you find on a winter walk are hard to predict, even in a urban town like Paris.
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-42400702877458982232014-03-06T05:23:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:26:39.154+02:00Naked walk Naked walk by Alessio Fangano on 500px
Even if with almost frozen hands, getting around Paris during that snowfall was a great decision.
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-55214721962731520092014-03-05T14:41:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:26:54.888+02:00What is left What is left by Alessio Fangano on 500px
The little island of Ortigia constitutes the center of the old Greek town of Siracusa. The island is laded with remnants from its past many of which hidden in small courtyards like this Medieval staircase.
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-32266155834226924012014-03-05T05:04:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:28:34.112+02:00A Parisian stroll A Parisian stroll by Alessio Fangano on 500px
The square facing Notre Dame cathedral is always a very buzzy place on the Parisian nightlife. Let's take a stroll...
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-24424422619847931912014-03-04T16:47:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:30:11.700+02:00Inside Fourviere Inside Fourviere by Alessio Fangano on 500px
The Fourviere basilique can really fill up half of your day to take it all in, but it is worth it.
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-33562025563271299272014-03-04T03:53:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:30:43.085+02:00An old walk An old walk by Alessio Fangano on 500px
Dream a dream of sunbathed shores, blue sky, fresh fish. So it was once, so it still is... Sicily.
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-35012428412354219672014-03-03T16:28:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:30:59.793+02:00Kings and Queen Kings and Queen by Alessio Fangano on 500px
During the French revolution, the original Gothic statues of the kings of Judah were beheaded because believed to be representation of French kings. You can find the original heads in the Cluny museum in Paris while this is a lovely and faithful XIXth century reconstruction.
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-3061358348968863372014-03-02T16:10:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:31:17.214+02:00Doubting Thomas Doubting Thomas II by Alessio Fangano on 500px
This must be my favorite statue in the whole Florence: Verrocchio's Doubting Thomas. Nestled up in Donatello's marble niche, the point of view you get on it is really fascinating.
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-54585028253787754192014-03-01T15:52:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:31:33.313+02:00Sea of Contrasts Sea of Contrasts by Alessio Fangano on 500px
The Sicilian sea can be pretty moody at times, don't you think?
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-62420121986474182572014-02-27T13:28:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:32:13.315+02:00Looking up at Him Looking up at Him by Alessio Fangano on 500px
As a photographer, oftentimes something catches my eyes but from that to make a decent shot.... Well let's say I visited Lyon last year.
AlessioFanganohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05019483489439759456noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8580757475072351253.post-61485269848864358782014-02-26T16:10:00.001+01:002014-06-02T00:32:31.457+02:00Catch a ride Catch a ride by Alessio Fangano on 500px
Sometimes while walking through your neighborhood you can find something inspiring. This, for instance, was in Lyon.
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