Almond Cookies with Cherry Preserves – Biscotti di Ceglie
A love of history is actually what provided the initial spark for my culinary persuits. Being an avid reader as a child, I devoured everything from the World Book Encyclopedia to the Time Life Series of Cookbooks. That collection of international guides to the food culture of far away places transported me to foreign lands I only dreamed of traveling to in those days. It’s not surprising that my favorite cookbooks are written by authors who delve into the local culture of even the tiniest hamlets featuring traditional local recipes and lore….
Morel Risotto – Risotto alle Spugnole
Who doesn’t enjoy a creamy dish of risotto fragrant with the earthy scent of the forest. Ladened with butter and kissed with golden saffron threads, what more do you need on a cold winter’s night? Imagine sitting fireside with a glass of wine and a warm bowl of Morel Risotto. Elegant, yet uncomplicated Morel Risotto…
Coeur de la Creme – Cuore della Crema
Love comes in all shapes in sizes and the older I get the more I cherish the many special relationships that I have been blessed with. Friends are like the family you have the priveledge of selecting, and without our California family I do not know what we would have done for all of these…
Orange Scented Olive Oil Cake – Ciambella all’Arancia
Long before the Italian food and cooking craze spread to the south of Italy, Rosetta Costantino had delved into the culinary traditions of Calabria bringing the rich history back to many of us with roots originated from the toe of the boot. Her two cookbooks, My Calabria and Southern Italian Desserts have been cherished by many…
Chocolate Panforte
Being a lover of candied fruit, toasted nuts, and spice, Panforte has always been appealing to me, even as a child. An Italian confection of sorts, somewhere between candy and fruitcake, Panforte is dense and rich with the the traditional smells of the Christmas season. Panforte dates back to 13th century Siena originally prepared by…
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