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Milena Occhionero's avatar

Hi Ixta, I'm italian and I travelled to Brazil years ago, and it was the best experience I've ever had. A year and a half ago, I had the pleasure of going to Mexico, and it was amazing. I've been following you for a while and I think I'm quite a groupie fan! ;)

I'm a cooking enthusiast and I adore the fusion of flavors and cultures.

I love your recipes and I'm happy to hear about your newsletter.

Looking forward to reading Fusão!

All the best!

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Ixta Belfrage's avatar

Hi Milena, what a beautiful message to receive. I’m touched and moved. Sounds like you share my love for Italian, Mexican and Brazilian food, I’m so happy to have you here 💛

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Melek Erdal's avatar

I’m on the bus in the middle of nowhere transported to the Volcanoes of Mexico. Can’t wait for more from our Volcanic fusion queen Ixta xxx

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Ixta Belfrage's avatar

thank you my love xxx

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Jeanette Sanderson's avatar

I made this last night having seen it on your Instagram. It was delicious. Looks really impressive but easy to prepare (although I might have been a bit liberal with the chipotle paste).

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Ixta Belfrage's avatar

Really glad to hear the recipe was easy to prepare and that you enjoyed it- music to my ears!

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Nas Sherifi's avatar

A wonderful Sunday read!

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Ixta Belfrage's avatar

thank you mate :)

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Grace Goddard's avatar

Looks so delicious! How many does it serve?

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Ixta Belfrage's avatar

Good question- forgot to add that!

It makes 6 peppers- as they are quite heartily filled with rice and prawns, I'd say 1 1/2 is more than enough per person, so it would serve 4.

If you had a few other sides it could serve 6, one per person.

Enjoy!

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Hugo Harrison's avatar

This looks glorious, Ixta! Definitely going to give it a go. Really enjoyed your writing, too!

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Ixta Belfrage's avatar

Thank you so much Hugo!

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Valentina's avatar

How great that you’ve started this newsletter! So excited to follow. I was born in Brasil, and live in England. Love your cooking - it’s always so exciting.

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Ixta Belfrage's avatar

Obrigada Valentina, tão feliz que você está aqui

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Giulia Scarpaleggia's avatar

So now, as a nosy Tuscan girl, I’m curious to know where exactly you lived! Was it anywhere near Mugello?

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Ixta Belfrage's avatar

Not too far! We were near Acone/Montebonello. I miss it so much!

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Giulia Scarpaleggia's avatar

No way! One of my best friends just bought a house near Rufina! What a beautiful area! So if you happen to be slightly south, towards Siena, do come visit!

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Nikki's avatar

Love this post and hearing about your life! Can’t wait to read more :)

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Ixta Belfrage's avatar

thank you so much!

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Ben Lippett's avatar

Can't wait to read more, Ixta!!

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