Reinaldo's Blog

Bialetti Moka Express

For the coffee enthusiast who doesn’t have an expensive espresso machine, welcome to the old tradition of stove-top brewing.

The moka express pot was patented in 1933 by Italian metal artisan and designer Alfonso Bialetti whose company to this day, continue to make superb coffee makers and kitchen appliances. (more…)

Estofado, a typical dish served in Chile

Estofado is a basic beef stew cooked with various vegetables at a moderately high temperature (heat varies depending on cook). It is one of my favourite dishes so today I share a recipe and a possible presentation. (more…)

Continental Parsley

I was cooking some mostaccioli pasta yesterday and needed to prepare a red meaty sauce. The cornerstore had no basil left so for a moment I was concerned about the outcome.

What I did have at home was both coriander and continental parsley to green the sauce up a bit. In the end I chopped up some flat leaf parsley and used my usual selection of spices consisting of oregano, pepper and salt.

I was amazed by the result! (more…)