Sunday At the Giacomettis

These delicious Savory Taralli can be made up in a hurry. Who does not remember growing up with these cookies during Holiday time?  With a little practice, they can be ready in an hour.  A few simple ingredients is all you need. This recipe can be made in several ways.  The sweetened version is the most common here in the States, typically made during holiday time.    Had lots of fun this past month with Mom around.  She hadn't made these in so many years.  Her mother made these typically around Easter time, so we did too.  Thank you to the Academia Barilla cooking School in Parma, Italy  for their video recipe and reminding us all that Traditions are a very important part of today's kitchen and should remain that way.  http://www.academiabarilla.com/italian-recipes/bread-focaccia-pizzas-1/taralli-1.aspx Here is my variation.  I used the food Processor.   Traditionally made by hand an...

                            This is my favorite Italian recipe.  I don't know why its always the first thing I order upon my arrival in Italy.   I normally do not make this dish here in Mississippi as fresh clams are not available.    Recently, frozen clams from Goose Point, WA, showed up in the freezer section of our local supermarket.   I must admit, I was temporarily intrigued.  The skeptic that I am walked on by.   While I was standing in the check out line,  I realized that I just had to give them a try.   To my surpirse,  they were delicious.  Fresh and fragrant, I couldn't believe something so delicious came out of a freezer.   They are flash frozen when caught.   The incredible flavor reminded me of sitting at one of my favorite ...