Sometimes I'll make scones and occasionally I'll whip up a batch of muffins or biscuits but, as a rule, if I want to serve something sweet in the morning, especially if I'm feeding a crowd, I'll prepare breakfast cake.
In Italy, il caffe, expertly prepared, is more than just a cup of coffee, it is a religious experience.
In the neighborhood cafe, (called a bar) daily life begins with a cacophony of sounds. With perfect timing and in
Italians LOVE their biscotti! We eat them for breakfast, for a mid-day snack with a cappuccino (my personal favorite) or dunked into the local Vin Santo, a sweet dessert wine.
Biscotti, pronounced "bee SKOAT tee" is plural for biscotto,
Mangia Bene!
Strawberry Crostata
To me, Spring just screams strawberries! I serve them fresh with a splash of balsamic vinegar, toss them into salads, add them to my fruit pizza, and strawberry bruschette. And…
Blackberry Breakfast Bruschetta
Bruschette are the perfect small bites (merenda) and are great anytime of the day. These nourishing small meals are defined by the season and what’s in my pantry. They…
Cannoli Cake & Ice Cream
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A special cake for a special occasion, inspired by the quintessential Sicilian dolce, cannoli. This elegant cake was the perfect ending to a lovely ladies’ luncheon. The accompanying ice…
Castelvetrano & Ricotta Salata Antipasti
Castelvetrano is a town in the province of Trapani, Sicily, and it is here where I first tasted the olives of the same name. Castelvetrano olives are firm, a pale…
Pasta with Creamy Provolone Sauce
Provolone is an Italian cheese made from cow’s milk. The flavors can range from mild and sweet to sharp, based on the amount of time it ages. This sturdy cheese…