A friend of mine received a gift of Ficoco - fig jam with cocoa, and was looking for ways to use it. Ravioli dolci di Pulgia is a perfect cookie for any type of jam. Italy has many jam filled cookies and...
There are many articles written about the health benefits of almonds. Low in saturated fat and containing calcium and magnesium, vitamin E and compounds called phytochemicals, which may help protect against...
Roman Legions, Christopher Columbus and you. What do all of them have in common? In a word- biscotti! With Mother's Day almost here, many are still pondering the perfect gift idea, whereas others are trying to...
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Traditional Italian food of Easter typically includes: capretto o agnello al forno (roast lamb), cacioffi fritti (fried artichokes), pizza rustica (a pie stuffed with ricotta, sausage and hard boiled eggs), la...
The murder of British student Meredith Kercher, a case that has generated huge media attention in botht the UK and Italy, has now seen the accused man sentenced to 30 years in prison. Kercher's American roomate will now likely stand trial for the muder as well. It is thought...
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My grandparents immigrated to the United States from Puglia Italy in 1912. Like many Italians they brought their culture, traditions and recipes. Our family has especially enjoyed our traditional Christmas Eve...
"Pan Chancho Bakery and Cafe is located at 44 Princess street, across from Coffee and Company. It originally started out as a small bakery, baking bread for Chez Piggy. But now it is one part bakery, one part deli, one part cafe - and all parts delightful."
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