Category Archives: Italian

Almond Biscotti (Tuscan Cantucci Biscotti)

Posted on December 10, 2010 by endlesslyhungry

Nutty & Crunchy Goodness! It’s obvious I have an addiction that’s rapidly spiraling out of control! My habit is also rapidly depleting my local supermarket’s flour and sugar supply, but my dependence on the white stuff is in a way … Continue reading →

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Panforte (Italian Chocolate & Nut Cake)

Posted on December 7, 2010 by endlesslyhungry

Buonissimo! If you’ve read my post, Jewel of the Renaissance, then you’ll know that I absolutely love Florence! I was introduced to the Panforte, ‘strong bread‘ in Florence and it’s native Siena, where it dates back to 13th century. It is believed … Continue reading →

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Chicken Aretina (Pollo all’Aretina)

Posted on November 24, 2010 by endlesslyhungry

SECONDO PIATO Here is the third installment of my Florentine cooking school experience, the Secondo Piato (second plate) or to us, the main course. As you prepare this dish, your taste buds will start working overtime, it’s so easy, so … Continue reading →

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Primo Piato

Posted on November 19, 2010 by endlesslyhungry

Potato Gnocchi I was a hater of these little potatoey, pasta thingy’s, I couldn’t bare the texture or the blandness, they were worthless to me…until my cooking class in Florence that you would’ve read in my previous post. I believe … Continue reading →

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Jewel of the Renaissance

Posted on November 18, 2010 by endlesslyhungry

Florence, one of the most magical places in Italy…and the world! I’ve visited a lot of beautiful places in Italy, but there was something special about Firenze. Besides the lingering smell of chestnuts roasting in small carts on every street … Continue reading →

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