Amaretti: The Sweet Socialites

Certain things are simply synonymous with celebrations; invitations, flowers, music and of course food.  Every celebratory event will usually have a sweet finish which, in many a case for me, includes classic Italian cookies such as boccanotti, anginetti and amaretti.  These chewy almond crinkles make their appearance at every bridal shower, baptism, communion, confirmation, milestone […]

How Italy Does Italian: Italy at the Table

It is said that Italians embrace le gioie della tavola (the joys of the table), for it is in gathering around the table where warmth, joy and magic are created, in particular when it comes to what is on the plate.  Those joys were definitely evident recently at an event called “How Italy Does Italian: […]