Repurposing Panettone and Pandoro

The holiday season may seem like a distant memory, however like the ghost of Christmas past, remnants may still be found amidst the goods stocked in the kitchen cupboards. One such festive clinger, the Italian fruitcake known as, panettone. While a buttery slice makes a nice accompaniment to a cup of coffee or tea, a […]

The Taste of the World is Italian

Taste, it is both a noun and a verb, it refers to the act of food coming into contact with the tongue as well as the sensation that is perceived when that contact is made. Most recently, taste has come to mean a number one ranking for the cuisine I have known and loved, my […]

Tiramisù: The Sweet Pick Me Up

Tiramisù, perhaps the most widely recognized dessert hailing from the Bel Paese.  Its name literally translates to pick me up and rightfully so as this Italian confection lifts your spirits with every spoonful. Tiramisù is one of my favourite desserts; one that I will often order when dining out, and one that I make frequently […]

Tiramisù Tales

I remember taking a trip to Italy in the early 90’s and learning a new dessert recipe from my young aunt; a creamy and decadent cake that required no baking.  That confection was tiramisù (whose name means “pick me up” or “cheer me up”), a trifle of sorts made by layering Savoiardi (Italian ladyfingers biscuits […]