Tag Archives: Italian desserts

Caffè Corretto, Gelato Affogato

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

These are the dog days of winter.  Here in the northernmost tier of North America, as as we slog through the snow and measure the temperature by windchill factor, the simple pleasures are what carry us forward as we patiently … Continue reading →

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Cannoli siciliani

Posted on November 4, 2012 by

“I can do it.   Just not yet.” These words were uttered this week by a friend, in reference to the progress he is making in his tennis game.  What a fabulous concept!  Cara decided immediately that she is going … Continue reading →

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La pastiera napoletana, an Italian Easter Tart

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

In his classic cookbook Made In Italy: Food and Stories, renowned Italian chef Giorgio Locatelli writes of the pastiera napoletana: The combination of ingredients may seem strange, but they are associated with ancient Roman celebrations of the rite of spring: … Continue reading →

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Torta della Nonna

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

The holidays were over a month ago, and since then we’ve dutifully refrained from sweets in favor of healthy meals and modest portions.  But 5 weeks is enough, right? When we saw the recipe for Torta della Nonna in this … Continue reading →

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Salame al cioccolato

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

What a week it has been!  Last Saturday evening our house caught fire.  The fire began in a second floor bathroom, spread up above the ceilings of the upstairs bedrooms, and through the roof.  Thankfully, no one was hurt.  Our … Continue reading →

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La granita di caffè e la granita di ciliegie

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

Have you ever entirely forgotten about a food, for years even, until suddenly something reminds you of it and you just have to have it?  A recent LA Times food article on granita had us craving that icy treat for … Continue reading →

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Pesche al vino bianco

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

The peaches this summer have been spectacular! The abundance and superior flavor of this season’s harvest means that we will be enjoying peaches in white wine, or pesche al vino bianco, as August comes to an end. Peaches in wine … Continue reading →

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