There’s nothing I love more than coffee, except maybe a biscotti with my coffee. Well … then there is coffee gelato with biscotti. Biscotti is actually short for “biscotti di Prato” meaning a twice-baked cake from the Italian city of Prato. While I’ve never been to Prato, if their claim to fame is biscotti and…
This past weekend was Memorial Day in the USA which is typically celebrated by gathering with friends and barbequing. In the Fall season, I typically bring a jug of Autumn Sangria with me to such gatherings. But since the weather is warmer, I thought I’d try something a bit lighter and more refreshing. I experimented…
This vanilla lavender gelato recipe is inspired by a trip to France. While in Paris, I pretty much walked every single neighborhood from my little B&B off of Boulevard de Grenelle to the Louvre to Latin Quarter. Because I felt there was so much to see in my own self-guided walking tour, most of my…
We are experiencing quite the heat wave this summer. One step outside will have you feeling like you’ve walked into an oven or sauna. A summer so hot the devil himself is sweating. In an attempt to cool off, I’ve made several batches of homemade gelato, but was craving something a bit more healthy and refreshing …
The limoncello recipe came from a kitchen towel I found at the open air market in Sorrento, Italy. With only four ingredients, it is actually quite easy to make, and only takes a little patience as you wait for the lemon oils to infuse the vodka. I have it posted here in both Italian and…
Once upon a time there was a very hot day in Florida. And, on that very hot day my air conditioner decided to stick it’s tongue out at me and quit. And it’s 90. And the a/c guy can’t make it out until tomorrow. Are you playing a violin for me yet?
Milk. Orange Juice. Eggs. Blueberries. All the ingredients needed for a healthy breakfast or a great afternoon snack.