Tuesday Night At The Sonoma Farmers' Market And A Santa Rosa Plum Crostata by kathy gori

I must have been a farmer in a previous life. For as long as I can remember I've been fascinated by growing things that can be eaten. I can't fully explain the magic of that for a city kid, but to actually see the stuff that comes out of the cans or…

FIG chocolate PORT nutty Ice Cream by Foodessa

This modified recipe revealed the essence behind the creamy, rich and eggless ice-cream. FIGS, CHOCOLATE and ALMONDS would all be blended together with a spirited touch of PORT wine. Note: this recipe got a refreshed update. For a dedicated post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2010/09/fig-chocolate-port-nutty-gelato.html

TiraMiSù ExtraOrdinario cake by Foodessa

Swooning over a sumptuously spirited gourmet Italian TiraMiSù. Fluffy, creamy and possessing a lighter velvety texture than most versions. The spirited use of Tia Maria and Grand Marnier are only a part of this dessert's fabulous outcome. Here's my simple method of assembling this delight. ' La Dolce Vita ' from my heart to your…

Tri-color & Tri-flavor Cheesecake` by Vaishali Sharma

This time on India's Independence day, I decided to celebrate by baking a cheesecake in colors that represents the National Flag of India.The Orange (Saffron) stands for courage, sacrifice and the spirit of renunciation; the white, for purity and peace; the green for faith and fertility. This cheesecake not only has 3 colors but 3…

stuffed Roll pastry cookie with Chocolate, nuts, raisin and citrus by Foodessa

Delectable pastry cookie to gear you for the upcoming holiday baking. Bundle up and roll together some chocolate, nuts, raisins and a punch of citrus. For a dedicated post...refer here:…

Apple Fritters by Catherine Pappas

Adapted from: The Taste of Italy by Frederic Lebain & Jean Paul Paireault. This is a unique dessert that is sure to please! Enjoy and Cook with Love, Catherine

Cranberry-Apple Risotto by Evelyn Scott

Risotto becomes dessert with the aid of cranberries and apples. As with traditional risottos, plan on babysitting it and stir, stir, stir

Apple and Walnut Cake by Tania Mattiello

Soft and perfumed cake with apples and walnuts.

Olive Oil Cake by Evelyn Scott

Coconut and Banana Bars by Tania Mattiello

Exotic taste for a perfect dessert.

Italian Street Food, Zeppole first made in Naples by Patricia Turo

First made in Naples by a baker and sold on the street stand. You can still find them served in stalls on the streets today as well as in bakeries. They are dunked in sweet wine or served with hot honey.

Almond Poppyseed Cheesecake by Evelyn Scott

This is one of my favorites,with its sweet almond taste, and poppy seeds, reminds me of my childhood, and my nonna's italian cooking and baking.

Tiramisu Cheesecake by Evelyn Scott

Makes 12 servings. (makes a 9" cheesecake)

Snowball Cookies by Kristine Vernola

My Grandmother's Recipe for Snowball Cookies! They melt in your mouth! A Christmas Favorite, but are scrumptious all year round!

Sesame Cookies by Kristine Vernola

Rich, Buttery and Delicious! By themselves or dunk in coffee!