The Linzer and the Piedmont July 14, 2014 Leave a Comment Each month here on the Cookies con Amore blog we will be dedicating 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 Linzer One of our best loved gluten-free cookies is the Raspberry Linzer. It’s made with almond flour giving it a rich, nutty taste. We sandwich two cookies together with a tangy berry jam that complements the … Read More about The Linzer and the Piedmont
Gearing Up for Gluten-Free Expo 2014 May 30, 2014 Leave a Comment We’re gearing up for the Celiac Disease Foundation’s Gluten-Free Expo in Pasadena on June 7 and 8, 2014. This event is a great opportunity for gluten-free folk to learn the latest in healthy living, try different gluten-free products and connect with other celiac people. We’ll bring samples of our entire line of Glutenetto products. So please stop by our booth 105, say hello and have a cookie with us. Over the past few months, we’ve attended several gluten-free events and have made some … Read More about Gearing Up for Gluten-Free Expo 2014
Five Italian Gift Ideas for Father’s Day May 23, 2014 2 Comments In Italy, Father’s Day is celebrated several months earlier than in America. Papa is honored on the Feast Day of Saint Joseph, which falls on the 19th of March. Families prepare traditional meals and, of course, cookies! Here are some delicious and delightful Father’s Day gift suggestions with an Italian twist. Italian brunch Our family Father’s Day tradition is to give Papa a delicious start to his day. That leaves the afternoon free for him to play games with the children and … Read More about Five Italian Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Introducing Gluten-free Wedding Cookies May 22, 2014 Leave a Comment Everyone loves an Italian wedding cookie. It’s one of our biggest sellers and we felt that folks who are gluten-free should be able to enjoy this nutty delicacy as well. We’re delighted to introduce a gluten-free version of this traditional Italian shortbread cookie. As with all of our Glutenetto cookies, our objective was to make our gluten-free Wedding Cookies taste so good that you won’t miss the wheat. Here’s how we did it: The Hallmark of a Good Wedding Cookie A good wedding cookie should … Read More about Introducing Gluten-free Wedding Cookies
Five Gourmet Italian Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day April 30, 2014 Leave a Comment Like all true Italians, we cherish and celebrate Mama all year round. But over the years, we’ve given and received some great Mother’s Day gifts. Here are some of our favorites: A box of cookies just for her Of course we have to start our list here. Who doesn't love a cookie? Mama cooks and bakes for everyone else. We’ve created two Mother’s Day cookie assortments (gluten-free and regular) that feature some of our most popular and favorites so that Mama can enjoy a box of cookies all her own. … Read More about Five Gourmet Italian Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Celebrate Easter with Naturally Dyed Eggs and an Italian Picnic April 3, 2014 Leave a Comment Easter (Pasqua in Italian) is one of the biggest holidays in Italy. It is a time to celebrate spring, sweetness and light. After weeks of Lent, when many Italians abstain from meat and dessert, Easter Sunday arrives in a burst of color and flavor. The day is spent eating, drinking and enjoying the arrival of spring with family. Italians also take Monday off for Pasquetta (“Little Easter”) which is a day for picnics with friends and more celebration. To help you celebrate, we have put together … Read More about Celebrate Easter with Naturally Dyed Eggs and an Italian Picnic