Buckwheat Banana Bread
This recipe is a very simple, healthy banana bread recipe that only requires one bowl. I’d call buckwheat flour to be an “emerging ingredient”. The hearty grain seems to be […]
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Dark Chocolate Truffles with Hazelnut
Being influenced by the region of Piemonte, where we have our house, I decided to try a classic combo of chocolate and hazelnut, which happens to be my Dad’s favorite. […]
Peppermint Bark Truffles
What makes these festive truffles so much better than actual peppermint bark? It could be the creamy dark-chocolate center. Or the fact that it’s not bark, but a ball. Or […]
The Gift of Christmas Truffles
Since last Friday, I have been laboring over my gift to my family, consisting of my parents, brother, grandparents, and aunts. Every year, we all give each other one small, […]
Almond-Crusted Salmon and Panzanella Salad
I know it’s now fall, but scents of the summer are still in the air. Tomatoes are not so bad, so I thought I’d share these two delicious dishes that […]
The Last “Traditional” Bakery of Sicily
[slideshow]In the small town of Marsala in Sicily, Italy, a small bakery tucked away in a corner of the historical center may take your attention away from the sweet wines […]
Behind the Scenes: The Secrets to Italian Gelato
The other day, I was strolling through the main street of Alba (a town in Piemonte, Italy) with my parents and nonni (grandparents) when I stopped in front of our all-time-favorite gelateria and […]