Esterhazy is a well-known Hungarian politician and aristocrat. There is no way to know now whether it was he who invented this recipe or he just loved this cake. Some sources say that his court cook made this pie for his son’s birthday. But it’s no big deal. The fact remains that this almond cake ... Continue reading...
Mon, Dec 28, 2009
Dried apricot is a very healthy fruit; it is the richest source of potassium which makes a perfect nourishment for the heart so cardiac sufferers stand in need for it. In combination with almond nuts these health benefits are enhanced as almond nuts reduce the level of harmful cholesterol. That’s why dessert with dried apricots ... Continue reading...
Thu, Dec 17, 2009
While studying Italy, its traditional recipes, the history and traditions of its cuisine you can get to know better the tastes of its different regions. Here is the recipe for the Mustaccioli cookies which are traditionally baked in Neapolitan families for Christmas. These cookies are very flavorful with a rich taste of almonds and chocolate. ... Continue reading...
Sun, Oct 25, 2009
You can prepare a very tasty jelly from milk and cocoa. It is a light dessert, not difficult to make at all. Chocolate jelly can be the best bet to round off your lunch or dinner with. We added almond syrup into the jelly and decorated it with almond nuts to enhance its rich pleasant ... Continue reading...
Thu, Jul 9, 2009
Surely nobody will refuse a tasty homemade baked pastry. Cooking fruitcakes or muffins is not so difficult. The main thing is to take high quality flour and everything will come out fine. You can bake one big fruitcake or several cakes if you have baking sheets of a smaller size from this quantity of ingredients. ... Continue reading...
Fri, Jun 5, 2009
There are a lot of recipes for a staple Russian sponge cake called “Potato“. It requires no fuss in the kitchen. You can use either biscuit or short pastry cookies. Adding any nuts and raisins and either cognac or brandy will make “Potato” taste even better. These cakes are usually rolled in breadcrumbs but we ... Continue reading...
Tue, Jun 2, 2009
It is always a pleasure to indulge oneself in yummy homemade bakery goods. Like in moist and flavorful muffins. And scientists say you’ll never gain weight on yummy food if you eat it in small portions, slowly and with gusto. They assure that this stimulates so-called “happiness zone” better than insipid food, leading to instant ... Continue reading...
Wed, May 20, 2009
New scientific reports revealed unknown health benefits of almond. Just recently, researchers have found powerful antioxidants in almond nuts, which normalize cholesterol metabolism and help other metabolic processes. Continue reading...
Thu, May 7, 2009
Cantucci, porous hard almond-flavored biscuits that look more like crackers, were born in Florence, the capital of Tuscany region where it is customary to eat Cantucci dipping them in sweet wine. Or it is possible to say that these hard biscuits were specially invented for dipping in wine. Italian stores offer boxes of Cantucci accompanied ... Continue reading...
Wed, Jan 21, 2009
Do you want to make yummy and healthy Raffaello candies without the plenty of coloring agents and E-additives? Try our recipe and relish the candies with your kids. Coconut flakes filled with butter, honey and condensed milk and roasted almond nut inside is really luxurious pleasure. The advantage of homemade Continue reading...
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