Leave The Gun, Take the Cannoli
If you’re not a fan of the Godfather movies you may not recognize the phrase “Leave the gun, take the cannoli.” It is a classic! Clemenza’s …
Dessert
Puff The Magic…. Apple Pancake
It’s the weekend or holiday, and you want to make something special for breakfast. This tasty treat may be it! And it feeds four people easily. …
You Don’t Know Beans – Garbanzo Beans That Is
Maybe it’s just me, but would you agree that garbanzos aka chickpeas are an under-appreciated bean? And they are one of the earliest cultivated legumes: 7,500-year-old remains have …
Ricotta puffs aka Zeppole
I was motived to make this recipe for several reasons. One, I had milk and cream that needed to be used and I hadn’t made ricotta …
It’s Apple Time in The Pacific Northwest
So we all know the story about the Garden of Eden and the apple. Yeah poor Adam let Eve talk him into eating the apple and …
When You Have Lemons, Make Limoncello
Italians love their liqueurs. Limoncello is one of my favorites. Several times a year I make a few batches for myself, friends and neighbors. Fall is a …