summer table setting ideas
At Ammòdo we have endless summer table setting ideas for 2022. Below are some of our favorite ways to combine our different colors and prints using placemats, napkins, tablecloths and runners. For this summer we love bold pattern and color combined with monochrom
Olivia Corsi, creative and inspiring entrepreneur
When we meet people who inspire us and teach us something, we like to introduce them to you and tell you something about their experience. This is how the section of the magazine called “AMMODO MIO” was born. We have decided now to dedicate a special s
Table setting ideas for Ramadan
With Ramadan just around the corner, it’s about time to share some tips and ideas to guide you as you decorate your home and your table with some exciting embellishments. The Holy month is the perfect time to host Iftars and suhoor from sunset to sunrise and to
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
Want to organize your dishes and tableware once for all? The moment I realized my tableware closet was a mess The one question I get asked more than any other is where I store all my dishes. For the longest time, that was an easy answer, as everything was well
Under the Tuscan sun
Ohhh Tuscany …. my home. I was born and grew up there and like to return as much as possible. It is a kind of magnet to me. The Tuscany I like is slow and elegant, a bit reserved, almost mystical, but also very welcoming and fun, full of nice people who can
Summer Holidays in Liguria
Liguria is one of the smallest regions in Italy, but it’s loaded with charm. It faces the coast and it is protected by the Mountains at its back no surprise that some of Italy’s most beautiful coastlines are here: the Cinque Terre, Portofino, and San Remo. Y
Table Manners: SPAIN
Are you planning a trip to Spain? Be sure that a culinary adventure is waiting for you! Spain, like every country, has its history, culture, and proper etiquette. If you are planning to travel to a new country, it is better to know that country’s way of life
Kaltoum Bel Hadj Dumonceau: Interior designer and colors master
Meet Kaltoum: an interior stylist and space beautifier based in Dubai.She defines herself as “happy colors master“. Having a look at her projects, we can only agree with her! Can you tell us how it all started? We moved to Dubai in 2016. I opened
how to choose a gift for your host
Not sure what to bring when you are a guest? Don’t know how to decode your host’s “no need to bring anything, just yourself”? No worries, here you will find some advice and ideas to be the perfect guest! Whether the occasion is, it’s
seating etiquette: ammòdo’s tips to make it right
When it comes to dinner parties, we all know it’s best to be prepared – the more we do in advance, the more relaxed we can be on the night. As well as the food prep and laying the table, take the time to create a seating plan to ensure your guests are
Cristiana Castagnetti, a vintage treasure hunter
Cristiana Castagnetti is an Interior decorator with a particular passion for fabrics and vintage. She has worked on many projects throughout Italy where she never fails to include items recovered in France in antique fairs. How did your passion for design come ab
we went to Expo2020 and we liked it!
Dubai Expo2020 is definitely the hottest event in the UAE right now. Here we share a list of what we liked most of what we experienced. Dubai Expo will be welcoming visitors from all around the world until March 2022. The exhibition is huge- 200 pavilions, with 19
Up Close with Dubai’s private chef Luca Cima
Name: LUCA CIMA Profession: Chef and General Manager Hobbies: Sailing, motorcycling How did your passion for cooking come about? I have always liked to eat well, a habit which has been mostly incited by my father. As a
FEDERICA SALZA AND THE ART OF BANQUETING
MEET FEDERICA SALZA Salza Cartering Owner Federica, together with her father Federico and her sister Virginia, is the owner of Salza Catering, an Italian excellence leader in the luxury catering sector. A CONVERSATION WITH FEDERICA SAlZA From chocolate to refined
Festive dinner party: Ammodo’s survival kit
The festive season is the perfect time to throw a dinner party. It’s the chance to connect with friends and family while enjoying dinner in a beautiful setting. Hosting a gathering may seem overwhelming, but you can reduce the stress of your dinner party wit
As my Grandma used to say!
ITALIAN SUPERSTITIONS AROUND THE TABLE Like many countries, Italy has a lot of wacky traditions and funny superstitions. Culinary arts form a big part of Italian culture. no surprise then that cooking and eating are surrounded by a lot of beliefs. As most of the I
EAT LIKE AN ITALIAN 2/2
Good food and warm welcome Italy is all-encompassing passion for food and all its trimmings goes back over centuries. This passion has brought about a series of traditions that Italians hold dear and pass on from generation to generation. The typical Italian’s
ELEONORA, PROUDLY SOMMELIER
meet Eleonora Caso Sommelier and Beverage Manager Eleonora is an Italian sommelier and she has been living in Dubai for many years. She has worked and still works for the most prestigious restaurants in town. Eleonora is an entrepreneur as well: she founded Cuvee
Good manner tips: France
We all know France for its nouvelle cuisine, esteemed wines and delectable cheeses. But this country is famous also for its haute couture, its unparalleled artisan traditions, and of course, ‘l’art de la table’: the proper way to behave at the table. L̵
WHERE DO I PUT MY BAG?
Have you ever thought about where the right place to put your handbag is? This is a thought that comes to every woman’s mind when she is about to grab her handbag before heading out. As we all know, the size of the bag often determines where it can be placed wh
CANDLELIERS, A BRIGHT REUSE
We spotted this brand by chance, on a Facebook group. We were looking for something new to add to our table and we loved the idea of Imad to recycle empty bottles to create beautiful candles. All the ingredients used are natural and vegan and they smell like heave
Good manner tips: Japan
‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do’ and when in Japan we cannot but marvel at this beautiful country and its equally beautiful traditions: those dating back to centuries ago, to its present modern day culture and customs. The Japanese are renowned for their at
LINEN NAPKINS RULE!!
All you need to know about how to use them properly and be ready for THE CROWN casting! When you think about napkins, most of the time your mind runs to a big pile of paper ones, ready to be smashed, bulled up and left in the most uncommon and, let’s admit, impr
MEET LAMA, DUBAI BASED FOOD BLOGGER
Lama Gharaibeh Food Blogger and Recipe Developer A conversation with Lama Tell us something about you! Where are you from, how long have you been living in Dubai… I’m Lama Gharaibeh, I’m from Jordan and have been living in Dubai since 2015. I have a
MEET BENEDETTA LEONE, ART ADVISOR IN DUBAI
Benedetta (Bebe) Leone Art Advisor After years of traveling between Bangkok, London, Paris, Milan, in 2012 Benedetta settled in Dubai where she works as Art Advisor for Galleries and local private clients. A conversation with Bebe How long have you been in Du
NISREEN, FASHION DESIGNER WITH A PASSION FOR CITY PLANS
Nisreen | Fashion Designer in Dubai A conversation with Nisreen Tell us something about you, where are you from, how long are you lived in UAE… I’m a designer and a mother of 2 boys. I’m Palestinian, born and raised in Syria, have been li
EAT LIKE AN ITALIAN 1/2
Italians are notorious for their love of food!Food, for the standard Italian, is an everlasting love story (probably one that always guarantees success) and it is no secret that any excuse will do, for the chance to sit around that well-worn dining table, bursting
