Dark & Decadent Chocolate Bundt Cake
Every so often, you will come across a poor soul who claims he does not like chocolate. That’s when you turn to him, make a facial expression as if seeing […]
Tag Archives: Piemonte
Homemade Swiss Muesli
People tend to be drawn to Switzerland by the towering snow-capped Alps, the stunning blue lakes, or, if you are on the wealthy side, their banks. However, their cuisine is […]
White Chocolate and Cherry Truffles
These white pockets of heavenly glory are filled with my Nonna’s homemade Italian cherry marmalade, which is a jam full of love. Those who cook with true passion always seem to bring […]
Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Breadcrumbs
Growing up eating pasta, in and out of Italia, my family and I have become specialists on the secrets to the classic dish. Many people seem to focus mainly on […]
Italy’s Finest Meats: BenGusto.com’s Butcher Shop
Technically, my butcher shop in the small town of Neive, in the vineyard regions of Piemonte, Italy, is not the best butcher shop in Italy. However, I have given it […]
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 […]