The Polentine Cookie and Tuscany August 11, 2014 1 Comment Each month here on the Cookies con Amore blog we dedicate one of our cookies to a region of Italy. It’s an opportunity for you to learn a bit about the Italian culture that is baked into each of our cookies—whether they are gluten-free, sugar-free or classico. The Polentine Cookie: Gluten-Free Cornmeal and Jam The Polentine is a naturally gluten-free cookie that our head chef Fernanda invented. It’s based on a gluten-free cornmeal (a.k.a. polenta) batter to give a jaunty crunch. A … Read More about The Polentine Cookie and Tuscany
The Gluten-Free Italian Table: Summer Delights August 1, 2014 1 Comment Chef Fernanda's Summer Farm-to-Table Delights I’m a mostly gluten-free Italian who loves to share great food with the people I love. I first got interested in a gluten-free diet when a friend of the family told us that she was gluten-intolerant. Out of curiosity, I tried a cutting out gluten and noticed that I generally felt better. That made me a true believer. I’m willing to give up wheat, but I’m not willing to give up on great taste. It’s my palate that guides me when making our … Read More about The Gluten-Free Italian Table: Summer Delights