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I'm translating my recipes in english. Can anyone tell me if the terms are correct, in general .... or if it would be better for me to give up all and go on only in italian?
www.ricette-facili.net/en/
Thanks!

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  1. weblogian
    Why don't you use the Google Translator widget in your post.
    Let Google do it.

    You can get the one i use if you like
    weblogian.com/blog/index.php/2008/07/the-all-new-blog-translator/
    1. HelloAnnie
      I read your blog Luisa, some recipes written in Italian or foreign language does not translate well. So you have to test them yourself before publishing.

      What you can do however is to translate from your windows (where there is fabulous spell check function), then load them or use a plug-in on you admin (but that would take you to set it up).
    2. acousticguitarist
      trust people not technology
  2. Luisa66
    Thanks! I will check it.
  3. legbamel
    They are pretty clear, if not in perfect English. Keep trying and improving and you'll only get better at translating yourself. The only thing that really leapt out at me was when you advised cooks to "unite" some ingredients. You meant that they should "add together" or stir one into the other.

    The recipes are very different and look tasty. I might have to try that turkey roll, one of these days!
    1. Luisa66
      Thanks! I check out for the use of "unite". Try the recipe of turkey roll and then tell me aboout!
    2. ThriftShopRomantic
      Perhaps "mix" might be the word they were meaning?
    3. aningeniousname
      Or maybe copulate your ingredients.
  4. acousticguitarist
    I think you need to be more emotional with your writing.

    Here’s a variation on the usual fried chicken, even though it's very simple it will make your mouth water, it's crispier and much more tasty

    etc
    1. Luisa66
      Thanks for all suggestions, I understand what you mean for "more emotional", also if it's difficult to be in a foreign language but I want to try. For example I can imagine what "it will make your mouth water" means, but I didn't heard before. I need something like the Urban Dictionary ...
    2. thelookout
      Here're a few words and phrases that might help you on the way www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/youmeus/lingo/lingo_food.shtml
  5. LoveIan
    It's really good -- not perfect, but I think for an Italian recipe that does give it some charm too.
    I wouldn't have any problem following the recipe.
    1. Luisa66
      Thanks! I like charm

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