Bomboloni, Bombolone, Bombolini Bomboloni are popular Italian desserts or snacks made of round pieces of deep-fried dough filled with jam, sweet cream or custard. They can be viewed as Italy's answer to American jelly doughnuts or cream-filled doughnuts. However,...
Looking for 4th of July desserts to delight your guests? Here are some classic and creative desserts that you can pick up from your local dessert shop/dessert section at the supermarket or whip up at home! baked goods Here are some classic baked treat ideas that...
What is charcuterie? Charcuterie is technically defined as a collection of cold cooked meats, traditionally pork-based. Charcuterie boards (a.k.a. charcuterie platters, charcuterie trays, meat & cheese boards, cheese boards, food boards, grazing boards and...
Want a special way to celebrate Valentines Day? Well, they do say that the way to the heart is through the stomach. An easy way to feed your loved one without having to cook is to make a Valentine's Day themed charcuterie board. What is a Valentine's Day...
Sfingi (a.k.a. sfinci or sfince) are the original doughnuts of Italy, specifically Sicily. They are deep-fried dough balls that are often sweetened with powdered sugar. If you're a foodie, or somewhat familiar with Italian cuisine, you may be thinking, "But I...
Zeppole (singular: zeppola) are Italian doughnuts, or to put it more accurately: donut holes. They are normally about 4 inches in diameter but can range anywhere from the size of a golf ball to the size of a baseball. This Neapolitan dessert is traditionally eaten...
Brioche gelato (a.k.a. brioche with gelato, gelato brioche, Sicilian ice cream sandwich, brioche con gelato, gelato con brioche, brioscia con gelato or brioche col tuppo) is Italy's version of an ice cream sandwich. If you're from America, the words "ice cream...
Paletas (pronounced pa-LE-tas) or "paletas Mexicanas" are traditional Mexican popsicles, which come in many types of flavors and combinations. They are a popular snack sold by street vendors, Mexican stores and paletarias. Who invented paletas? There is not one...
A mangonada (a.k.a. chamango, chamoyada and mangoneada) is a blended frozen Mexican drink primarily made of mangoes and chamoy. Its bold sunset colors of orange and deep reds are a visual representation of its bold mix of sweet, sour and spicy flavors. Because of...
Cotton candy vodka is a flavored alcoholic beverage that tastes like cotton candy or spun sugar. It is made with a base of traditional vodka which is combined with natural and/or artificial flavors. What is it made out of? This cotton candy-flavored vodka is...
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