When I go to the market, I first think about the food I need for the week. Then I also choose a drink for the evening. I buy fresh bread and I already imagine a simple dinner. I take seasonal fruit and some vegetables, so I can eat light.
2. Per il pranzo
For lunch
preparo
I prepare
spesso
often
un’insalata
a salad
con
with
un pomodoro maturo
a ripe tomato
e un filo
and a drizzle
d’olio.
of olive oil.
A volte
Sometimes
aggiungo
I add
un goccio
a drop
di aceto
of vinegar
e un pizzico
and a pinch
di sale,
of salt,
e il sapore
and the taste
cambia
it changes
subito.
right away.
Alla fine
In the end
torno
I go back
a casa
home
con la borsa piena
with the full bag
e con
and with
le idee più chiare.
clearer ideas.
For lunch I often prepare a salad with a ripe tomato and a drizzle of olive oil. Sometimes I add a drop of vinegar and a pinch of salt, and the taste changes right away. In the end I go back home with a full bag and clearer ideas.
3. Durante la settimana
During the week
alterno
I alternate
piatti veloci
quick dishes
e piatti più curati.
and more careful dishes.
Un giorno
One day
cucino
I cook
pasta,
pasta,
un altro giorno
another day
preparo
I prepare
riso,
rice,
e in entrambi i casi
and in both cases
mi basta poco
I only need a little
per stare bene.
to feel good.
Se ho fretta,
If I am in a hurry,
prendo
I take
una pizza
a pizza
e la condivido
and I share it
con qualcuno.
with someone.
During the week I alternate quick dishes and more careful dishes. One day I cook pasta, another day I prepare rice, and in both cases I only need a little to feel good. If I am in a hurry, I take a pizza and share it with someone.
4. Quando
When
fa freddo,
it is cold,
preparo
I prepare
una minestra
a broth
o una zuppa,
or a soup,
perché
because
mi scaldano.
they warm me.
Con un po’
With a bit
di pane
of bread
accanto,
on the side,
la cena
dinner
diventa
it becomes
più completa.
more complete.
E se avanza qualcosa,
And if something is left over,
lo metto
I put it
da parte
aside
e lo mangio
and I eat it
il giorno dopo.
the next day.
When it is cold, I prepare a broth or a soup, because they warm me. With a bit of bread on the side, dinner becomes more complete. And if something is left over, I put it aside and eat it the next day.
5. Quando voglio
When I want
un piatto
a dish
più sostanzioso
more filling
scelgo
I choose
la carne
the meat
o il pesce,
or the fish,
a seconda di
depending on
quello che
what
trovo
I find
fresco.
fresh.
Se prendo
If I take
pollo,
chicken,
lo cucino
I cook it
al forno
in the oven
e lo condisco
and I season it
con olio
with oil
e sale.
and salt.
Se scelgo
If I choose
manzo,
beef,
lo taglio
I cut it
a pezzi
into pieces
e lo cucino
and I cook it
lentamente.
slowly.
When I want a more filling dish, I choose meat or fish, depending on what I find fresh. If I take chicken, I cook it in the oven and season it with oil and salt. If I choose beef, I cut it into pieces and cook it slowly.
6. Ogni tanto
Every now and then
compro
I buy
anche
also
maiale,
pork,
ma cerco
but I try
di non esagerare.
to not overdo it.
Per un panino
For a sandwich
uso
I use
prosciutto
ham
o salame,
or salami,
e a volte
and sometimes
aggiungo
I add
anche
also
un po’
a bit
di salsiccia
of sausage
per dare
to give
più sapore.
more flavour.
In ogni caso
In any case
cerco
I look for
sempre
always
equilibrio,
balance,
perché
because
voglio
I want
mangiare
to eat
bene
well
senza appesantirmi.
without weighing myself down.
Every now and then I also buy pork, but I try not to overdo it. For a sandwich I use ham or salami, and sometimes I add a bit of sausage to give more flavour. In any case I always look for balance, because I want to eat well without feeling heavy.
7. A colazione
At breakfast
mi piace
I like
qualcosa
something
di semplice
simple
e leggero.
and light.
Bevo
I drink
un bicchiere
a glass
di latte
of milk
e mangio
and I eat
uno yogurt
a yogurt
quando ho
when I have
poco tempo.
little time.
Se voglio
If I want
qualcosa
something
di più ricco,
richer,
metto
I put
un po’
a bit
di burro
of butter
sul pane
on the bread
e lo scaldo
and I warm it
leggermente.
slightly.
At breakfast I like something simple and light. I drink a glass of milk and eat a yogurt when I have little time. If I want something richer, I put a bit of butter on the bread and warm it a little.
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