Octopus on potato cake & hummingbird cake
2022 Italy
Sonia begins with an elegant dish, Octopus on Potato Cake, where tender octopus is served atop a crispy potato cake, combining flavors and textures in a unique way. She pairs this with a Hummingbird Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert made with pineapple, bananas, and pecans, topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting.
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Sonia Peronaci
Sonia Peronaci
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Marco Capedri
Marco Capedri
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