Orange marmalade became popular in France through the long tradition of preserving citrus fruits brought from the Mediterranean region. Although marmalade is often associated with Britain, French cooks were making fruit preserves with bitter oranges as early as the 17th century, especially in Provence where citrus cultivation flourished.

Lucile chose to illustrate this recipe inspired by a grandmother from Nice on the Côte d’Azur, who used to make her own jars of marmalade every February using bitter oranges from her garden.

The recipe is handwritten in French.

Originating in the Veneto region of northern Italy, Tiramisu is believed to have been created in the 1960s or 1970s, although several cities claim its invention. Its name means “pick me up” in Italian, referring to the energizing combination of coffee and cocoa.

The recipe is handwritten in Italian.

The handwritten notes are in French.