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Since summer entertaining should be a breeze, this collection, designed with simplicity in mind, features 20 easy-to-follow recipes and a few menu suggestions. Download this PDF, which includes recipes for starters, main courses, side dishes, and desserts.

 Chiara Orlandi

Chiara was born and raised in the heart of Italy. She says "I've always had a passion for travelling, learning new languages and experiencing different cultures."

After university, Chiara moved to Edinburgh, where she worked with the local tourism industry, for three and a half years, part of that time included guiding tourists around the "City of Jekyll and Hyde."

In search of new experiences, Chiara left Scotland for a sunnier climate and moved to the South of France, to Nice.

She admits that the scenery has drastically changed, from Scotland, but she is now revealing Nice's secrets to enthusiastic travellers who are looking to soak up all its mysteries.

Chiara's Tours of Nice provides walking tours of Old Town Nice in English and Italian. These 1 1/2-hour tours offer visitors an introduction to the city; a chance to discover its culture, history and local traditions.

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Lavender Roasted Apricots for a Delicious and Quick Summer Dessert

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L’Aix de Cezanne 2025 Photo Exhibition is a Must-See

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Discover La Botte Gardiane: The Ultimate Cowboy Boots—à la Française

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