Sicilian Simplicity

When chestnuts were in season, I made a point to prepare individual freezer bags of unsweetened chestnut puree to have on hand for the futur...

What a nice treat to prepare for someone special. A sweet layer of figs, covered with a rich dense vanilla cream..   I have used this Vanill...

Blackberry Liqueur I have been saving this post for a long time, as I wanted to post it once everything was complete. It took five months o...

I happened upon a Pandoro form a few months back (maybe not a perfect shape), and I've been wanting to try my hand at making one. What...

Yesterday we all got together to make our "Cuddura cu l'ova" for Easter. We had such a nice time making all different shapes ...

The other night I made an Almond and Amaretti Cake for dinner with friends. It was a big crowd pleaser... Ingredients: 7 tablespoons of ...

Tanti auguri a tutti i papà!! That's right, today is Fathers day and we must keep up with traditions... At our local bar, Caffè Calì...

When ever I walk into a pasticceria I always admire all the beautiful sweets behind the glass counter... At home, I then enjoy creating my...

When ever I make a torta di ricotta or a crostata, I always make extra pasta frolla and freeze it. So, when that unexpected visitor passes...