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
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