Happy Birthday Nutella: 50 and Fabulous
“To rejoice in, or have special festivities to mark a happy day or event”. This is the definition of celebration and this is exactly what many chocolate lovers globally will be doing today to honor a milestone for the world’s most beloved spread. Today the chocolate hazelnut cream known as Nutella turns 50 and this […]
Sguta: Calabrese For Sweet Easter Tradition
It’s hard to believe that a food tradition would be born on Good Friday, typically a day of fast, but, it is precisely on this day that we maintain one of my favorite holiday traditions; the preparation of the Easter Sguta. As in many cultures, this is a sweet bread that is made to celebrate […]
Italian Canadians at Table: A Narrative Feast in Five Courses
Anyone who knows me personally or has gotten to know me by following my blog has learned that I consider food to be not only nourishment for the body, but the mind and soul as well. It is a powerful storyteller and is often linked to fond memories and moments. The stories, and how they […]
Macaron Mania
They are pastel bites that melt on the tongue and make the mouth sing, delightful confections currently taking the dessert world by storm, macarons. They are sweet meringue-based cookies made with egg whites, icing sugar, granulated sugar and almond flour. Then can be further embellished by food coloring and exotic flavorings and are commonly sandwiched […]
Zeppole: Fritters to Honor Fathers
Buon Onomastico, Happy Name Day, a common augurio if you happen to bear the name of a celebrated saint, and if that name is Giuseppe, it is one of the most recognized and exalted in Italy. Not only those named Joseph are honored, but all fathers as well, as March 19th is observed as the […]
Menu Mimosa
The mimosa, unmistakable symbol for the La Festa Della Donna, International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8th. The tradition of distributing the bright yellow branch dates back to 1946, in Italy when the Unione Donna Italiana chose it to be the bloom representative of the March 8th Celebrations. The success of the Mimosa as an […]
Spread the Happy
Breakfast seems like it was made for Nutella with so many delectable vehicles upon which to impart the chocolate hazelnut goodness of the beloved spread. In your coffee, with fruit, on cookies or crackers, toast, waffles, bagels, muffins and last but not least, pancakes. So what better way to celebrate National Pancake Day then by […]
Recipe for Love
Just over a year ago I had the honor to stand at my little sister’s side on one of the most important days of her life. As her matron of honor I was there to support her and assist her in any way possible and above all ensure that she thoroughly enjoyed every precious moment […]
Misura: Romance and Rusks Brought Together
It has been said that “love is food for the soul”. If that saying is true, then what better way to feed the soul than by preparing a romantic meal for a loved one? This Valentine’s Day put your heart on a plate by amorously creating a feast that will tickle the fancy (along with […]
Nutella Face
What do you get when you combine the talents and tummies of a photographer (Vanessa Galle Photography) and food blogger (Fables and Focaccia) who share an immense fondness for Italian chocolate hazelnut spread? A fun and flavorful photo collection of like-minded Nutella aficionados demonstrating their passion for the gianduia cream, by showing off their best […]