They're very cute.
Murasaki Shikibu | 10.05.08 - 11:32 am | #

oohh Ilva this is perfect party food! I love the way you serve it in those baskets. i am sure that the wonderful flavor of ricotta plays off the well with the beet here!
Meeta | Homepage | 10.05.08 - 1:45 pm | #

I love all these ingredients, but making that rice basket seems like it might be more difficult than it appears. Very cute and dainty looking little thing. Rather lace-like. Love the red color with the white rice. Quite creative and as always, your photos are gorgeous!
Melissa
glutenfreeforgood | Homepage | 10.05.08 - 2:01 pm | #

wow, really beautiful, Ilva, well thought out.
labelga | Homepage | 10.05.08 - 3:19 pm | #

Your photography is top notch! simply beautiful!
James levelle | Homepage | 10.05.08 - 4:12 pm | #

Just gorgeous. And I absolutely think you have the right to enter! Otherwise we would miss seeing your creativity with the ingredients, which would be a shame.
Kalyn | Homepage | 10.05.08 - 4:35 pm | #

Everything looks so perfect, the photography, the recip.
Hélène | Homepage | 10.05.08 - 7:52 pm | #

You have an endless source of creativity and you never cease to amaze me - between your creations and your photography, oh, and your stories too. I'm sorry I've been scarce lately, but I'm here! xo
Jeni | 10.05.08 - 8:01 pm | #

So pretty Ilva! Really
maryann | Homepage | 10.05.08 - 9:59 pm | #

What a unique and colorful recipe! I think beetroot and apples go well together and youve presented them so beautifully. Love those rice baskets
veggiebelly | Homepage | 10.05.08 - 11:23 pm | #

Beetroot and apple are a classic combination, execution is just out of this world elegant!
baking soda | Homepage | 10.06.08 - 8:12 am | #

Beautiful colors!
hannesofie | Homepage | 10.06.08 - 11:42 am | #

murasaki- Thanks, thy remind me of old spinsters somehow...

meeta-Thank you!

melissa-thanks! but they are not that difficult to make, if you want to make the handling easier you can add egg white to the rice!

labelga- Thank you! And when will I see your PC entry? Soon I hope!

James-thank you very much!

Kalyn- thanks and a big hug!

Hélene-Thank you, you are so kind!

Jeni-oh thanks and don't you worry, I know you are there and I know we will catch up on things next time you come to Italy! xx

maryanne-Thanks!

veggiebelly-Thank you! yes beetroot and apple are good together but I think ginger beats the apple!

baking soda-oh thanks, maybe I should have put on a dress!!

hannesofi-thanks!
ilva | Homepage | 10.06.08 - 12:24 pm | #

Oh, Ilva, this is so inventive and delicious-looking!!
Pille | Homepage | 10.06.08 - 1:49 pm | #

I visit at least 20 food blogs a day - most often more - and I leave a comment maybe once every three months or so for someone. And I've bookmarked TONS of recipes. You are both bookmarked for this AND I have to tell you, this is amazingly creative and sounds just delicious. You really have a gift. I wish I could have been there to share this treat since you thought your family wouldn't like it!
Chispa | 10.07.08 - 4:09 am | #

Do you know? I could eat your pictures
Di Overton | Homepage | 10.07.08 - 7:19 am | #

ille-thanks and kram!

Chispa-Thanks so much for the nice compliment! Well you just have to make it for yourself now because I had them all. mmmm!
ilva | Homepage | 10.07.08 - 11:09 am | #

Hi Ilva,
I'm going to have to become alot more creative now. Love the baskets
Mike | Homepage | 10.11.08 - 12:49 am | #

You still manage to surprise me with your inventiveness and wonderful pictures.
Lotta | Homepage | 10.12.08 - 12:18 pm | #

Wow! You truly are inspirational - those look incredible (and I don't even like beetroot...!)
Jeanne | Homepage | 11.03.08 - 6:20 pm | #