Bread and Beta

Tag: Desserts

  • Rhubarb Honey Ice Cream

    I hope you’re staying cool out there! Like nearly 2/3 of this country, Boston is in the midst of a heat wave. I’ve been enjoying the cool temperatures of office air-conditioning. I’m also gearing up to attend WordCamp tomorrow. In addition to more air-conditioning, I hope to learn more about WordPress. I made some changes […]

  • The Great Italian Cookie Caper – Part Deux

    By jove, I think I’ve done it! After weeks – no – months, of dutiful testing, I’ve come up with my own personal perfect anise biscotti. This has been very hard work. I have the 5 extra pounds and content smile to prove it. Of course, it has been well worth the effort. I could […]

  • Who ses-a-me can’t make cookies?

    My Italian Cookie cravings have two sides. The first is for a light, crisp and flavorful anisette toast. The flip side is for a dense sesame cookie. Neither are too sweet and can be enjoyed for breakfast as readily as for dessert. My first attempt at making sesame cookies was not really good. Although the […]

  • The Great Italian Cookie Caper – the beginning

    I’m in love with an Italian (American) and I also am in love with Italian cookies. Since moving away from the Italian-American epicenter of Astoria, I’ve been sorely missing my Italian cookie fix. I know there are many places a short walk away from my office in Boston’s North End, that offer an assortment of […]