Gluten Free Forever: What We’re Reading March 22, 2015 Leave a Comment At Cookies con Amore, we are very excited about a new magazine for gluten-free foodies called Gluten Free Forever. And we are proud as punch to be featured in the second issue which hit the newstands at the end of January. (It’s available at 800 stores and counting.) You can also purchase print and PDF copies of the magazine on the Gluten Free Forever website. You’ll find our gluten-free raspberry linzer cookies showcased on page 9 of the Winter 2015 issue along with a handful of other … Read More about Gluten Free Forever: What We’re Reading
Italian Christmas Cookies: Buon Natale! December 13, 2014 2 Comments Christmas in Italy In Italy, the focus of Christmas is on family and feasting. The recipes are traditional—everyone looks forward to enjoying the dishes that their families have made for generations. The real magic happens in the way everyone—Mama, Papa, aunts, children, siblings, cousins, etc.—joins together to share in the traditions. Perhaps we’re biased, but we’ve always felt the most special part of Christmas dinner is when the cookies, Vin Santo and coffee come out. … Read More about Italian Christmas Cookies: Buon Natale!
The Cuccidati and Sicily November 5, 2014 2 Comments 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. Cuccidati and Sicily The Cuccidati is a fig-filled cookie that hails from Sicily. The star of this butter cookie is the filling: figs, dates, raisins, orange peel and a bit of marsala wine. It’s a traditional Christmas cookie and … Read More about The Cuccidati and Sicily
The Ricciarelli and Siena September 16, 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. Ricciarelli and Siena The Ricciarelli is a traditional Tuscan cookie that is naturally gluten-free and combines orange with almond flavors. This cookie has an Arabic influence and dates back to the Crusades, when almonds were … Read More about The Ricciarelli and Siena
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