Food – Ms. Adventures in Italy

Celebrating Thanksgiving Abroad : An Expat Perspective

November 27, 2007 by Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy 19 Comments

Last Thursday was Thanksgiving. In Italy, I’ve heard it called “the one day when Americans eat better than Italians.” Many Italians (and perhaps non-Americans in general) have heard of Thanksgiving. Maybe they also know it involves a turkey and a lot of eating. Hosting Thanksgiving in another country means that you have to make a…

Dolce Italiano: Mosaic Biscotti

November 26, 2007 by Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy 124 Comments

Clarification: Comments will be accepted as contest entries on any/all 10 Dolce Italiano posts through Friday, December 7th (11:59p.m. Pacific Standard Time). I’m joining fellow bloggers and Italy lovers Ilva from Lucullian Delights, Michelle from Bleeding Espresso, Shelley from At Home in Rome and Jenn from the Leftover Queen to highlight recipes from Gina DePalma’s…

Last-minute Thanksgiving Ideas

November 20, 2007 by Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy 2 Comments

Wednesday before Thanksgiving is usually the biggest travel day of the year in the U.S. I hope everyone travels safe, and before Black Friday, make sure you read my Italy Gift Guide (and comment to win a limited edition Illy caffe’ tin) from yesterday to take advantage of the on and offline specials. And what…

Zeppole, Strufoli…Now – My Sweet, Fried Balls of Ricotta

November 15, 2007 by Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy 38 Comments

If you’ve eaten a sweet, fried ball of something in Italy, chances are you’ve eaten zeppole, strufoli or what are sometimes referred to as “Italian doughnuts.” What I’m about to show you are not zeppole or strufoli. They’re way better. And in my twisted little cooking world, these are healthier since the principal ingredient is…