Semifreddo, meaning “half-frozen,” is the Italian response to the French parfait. It’s a frozen dessert similar to ice cream, but molded and sliced instead of scooped.
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Crostata alla Marmellata: Italian Jam Tart
When you travel to Italy for the first time, you’re not surprised by the expansive blue sky, the incredible art, the amazing food or the conviviality
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Italian Olive Oil Cake
Each time I return to Florence I like it more than the previous trip. As one of the most touristic cities in Italy, it can sometimes
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Brutti ma Buoni: Italian Hazelnut Meringue Cookies
Brutti ma Buoni, meaning “ugly but good” in Italian, are crunchy-gooey meringue cookies with nuts; usually hazelnuts, but sometimes almonds. I don’t find them to be
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Pistachio Chocolate Chip Biscotti
While summer has just begun, the warm weather is begging for seasonal delights. The pistachio harvest won’t start until August or September, but pistachios, lemon and
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