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Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients 2 cups of all purpose flour 1 tsp of baking soda ½ cup of butter, softened ⅔ cup of granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp of vanilla 1 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips ½ cup of Nutella Instructions Preheat your oven to 350 F degrees. Add the butter and […]

Italian Salami & Sausage Making Does this scene look familiar to anyone?  Nonni making salami and sausage!  Does it bring back memories for you?  Enjoy this cute video! Get your sausage maker here:                   Italian Salami & Sausage Making A Lesson in Italian Salami & Sausage Making […]

Artisan Chocolate Fair The Artisan chocolate Fair or Fiera del cioccolato is a 10 day event in Florence. Artisan chocolate makers present a wide variety of chocolate that is guaranteed to entice anyone with a sweet tooth.  This event takes place annually in February so if you are traveling off season, be sure to stop […]

Italian Cured Meats There are many cured meats in Italy. These meats include but are not limited to Capicola; Prosciutto; Soppressata; Finocchiona; Speck; and Pancetta. Take a look at the size of these meats in the photos which were taken at La Fiera di Scandicci. Which is your favorite? [cycloneslider id=”4680″] Italy is a dream […]

Bocconcini Balls Think small mouthfuls of fried cheese balls! Pass it around as an horderves and the platter will be gone in no time. This will surely be a party favorite and something the kids will also enjoy! Here is a video by Italian American celebrity chef Buddy Valastro demonstrating how to cook these bocconcini […]

Profiteroles INGREDIENTS 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup water 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), cut into small pieces 5 large eggs, at room temperature JOIN US ON THE NEXT PAGE FOR THE WRITTEN DIRECTIONS AND VIDEO  

The ultimate Florentine steak, Italy The T-bone and porterhouse are steaks of beef cut from the short loin (called the sirloin in Commonwealth countries). Both steaks include a “T-shaped” bone with meat on each side. Porterhouse steaks are cut from the rear end of the short loin and thus include more tenderloin steak, along with […]

Caffè Shakerato A caffe shakerato is made by combining espresso while still hot, sugar, and lots of ice.  Shake them together in a martini shaker until a froth forms when poured.   Video from youtube Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life – Anna Akhmatova

Coffee Time INGREDIENTS 1 TBSP PLUS 2 TSP (25 ML) ESPRESSO 1 TBSP PLUS 1 TSP (20 ML) WHITE VODKA 2 TSP (10 ML) ORANGE SPIRITS APPROX. 3 TBSP (40 ML) FRESH HEAVY CREAM ICE CUBES PREPARATION 1. Prepare the Espresso in a small cup. 2. Put the ice cubes in the mixing glass, fi […]

HARMONY INGREDIENTS 1 TBSP PLUS 1 TSP (20 ML) HOT CHOCOLATE 1 TBSP PLUS 1 TSP (20 ML) ESPRESSO FRESH HEAVY CREAM PREPARATION 1. Prepare the hot chocolate in the pitcher and pour it into the glass. 2. Prepare the Espresso directly into the same glass, on top of the hot chocolate. 3. Shake up […]