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Battling the Bloat: my Gut Health journey so far
13 things I have tried during my almost decade-long struggle with chronic bloating. What hasn't worked, what helped a little, and the only thing that…
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Martina Casonato
25
My Italian Pharmacy Shopping list
Trust a nation of hypochondriacs to have the best remedies for any ailment. Here's what to stock up on and bring back home on your next trip to my…
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Martina Casonato
46
One year of writing
My honest thoughts looking back onto a year of writing on here, plus a celebratory discount for you.
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Martina Casonato
12
A biased review of Pasta shapes.
Not all Pasta shapes are created equal. I am looking at you, Penne Lisce.
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Martina Casonato
21
10 Italian "old wives" tenets I still live by
You can take a girl out of Italy, but not her Italian mama out of her head.
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Martina Casonato
91
Wedding Planning 101
Everything I wish someone had told me on how to be your own wedding planner, survive your big day and – most importantly – enjoy it.
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Martina Casonato
6
10 Niche things I miss about Italy
A love letter to my country, but not the kind you would expect.
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Martina Casonato
79
On Impostor Syndrome
How do we get over the paralysing feeling of not being good enough? Here are my thoughts on the number one fear in most of the creative people I know…
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Martina Casonato
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Notes from Japan: on Wabi-Sabi
The second of a four-part mini series (one for each week spent here) where I reflect on an aspect of the Japanese culture that I am fascinated by…
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Martina Casonato
5
Notes from Japan: on Cleanliness
The first of a four-part mini series (one for each week spent here) where I reflect on an aspect of the Japanese culture that I am fascinated by…
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Martina Casonato
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