tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post7074888658582335336..comments2023-10-15T04:50:11.964-05:00Comments on Journey of an Italian Cook: All that glitters is sugarClaudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15601656778586008081noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-36194976307519803082010-12-29T10:11:00.405-06:002010-12-29T10:11:00.405-06:00Oh my, that is a Christmas spread to end all Chris...Oh my, that is a Christmas spread to end all Christmas spreads. It looks simply amazing. I hope you and yours had an incredible holidays.<br /><br /><br />Regarding Italy. I just discovered this site called NileGuide - I think you might find some good ideas there for future trips.OysterCulturehttp://oysterfoodandculture.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-79719703851632725782010-12-29T07:08:35.575-06:002010-12-29T07:08:35.575-06:00Wow! It looks all so delicious. I love the chocola...Wow! It looks all so delicious. I love the chocolate log. It looks yummy. Italian knot cookie looks great. Pignoli Cookie is easy to make. I’ll try all of this for my Mother’s Golden Anniversary. Thanks for the recipe.Melanie Schoenhuthttp://www.toypianostore.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-84554509166880525552010-12-28T17:35:32.064-06:002010-12-28T17:35:32.064-06:00I love how you share all of your Italian tradition...I love how you share all of your Italian traditions, especially now at Christmas! I love pine nuts and have got to make these cookies! Hope you're staying warm; it's been quite snowy down here in the South! But very, very pretty! Blessings, RozRoz | La Bella Vita Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213914189813413673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-74601751611331714702010-12-24T06:50:30.531-06:002010-12-24T06:50:30.531-06:00Claudia, I'm back to wish you a very merry Chr...Claudia, I'm back to wish you a very merry Christmas filled with wonderful food, family and friends. Happy holidays to you and your family.<br /><br />Be good 'cause Santa Claus comes tonight. <br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-21021095138832310232010-12-23T22:48:12.380-06:002010-12-23T22:48:12.380-06:00I remember you mentioned chocolate salami before. ...I remember you mentioned chocolate salami before. It looks so delicious. The pignoli cookies also look so wonderful and delicate, perfect for tea. I hope your family and you have a Merry Christmas!Fresh Local and Besthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975218501433243628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-2479014650744050272010-12-23T14:05:23.934-06:002010-12-23T14:05:23.934-06:00Glitter does add the finishing touch to the holida...Glitter does add the finishing touch to the holidays, Claudia, but it is your wonderful food and festive spirit that make it shine. This is the second time I have seen that chocolate "salami," which has certainly piqued my interest. You are one busy elf! May you have a wonderful Christmas and a healthful and happy new year.Barbara GFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570905498600770632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-50453786274038969552010-12-23T11:35:23.014-06:002010-12-23T11:35:23.014-06:00During the winter months, I'm drawn to glitter...During the winter months, I'm drawn to glitter too. I find nothing better than a little sparkle in my house and on my treats! All of the cookies and food you shared with us look delicious. I am sure they taste even better. I hope you have a great afternoon. Stay warm and safe! <br />PS. I so wish I could see your version of Midsummers Night Dream!Monethttp://anecdotesandapples.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-4839010675638258262010-12-23T08:50:34.179-06:002010-12-23T08:50:34.179-06:00Claudia, all your cookie posts stir up many happy ...Claudia, all your cookie posts stir up many happy memories, you really out did yourself in baking all your special treats. Can I just tell you, I've already given your ricotta cookie recipe to many of my friends, those that tasted them are begging for more, my kids included! Even my 10 year old grandaughter was talking about how good they were, I might have to break down and make more for Christmas, I'm serious!! Have a wonderful Christmas with La famiglia Claudia.Proud Italian Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18101116879818585638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-43062842153278686812010-12-23T07:53:26.818-06:002010-12-23T07:53:26.818-06:00Your cookies bring back wonderful memories! Just ...Your cookies bring back wonderful memories! Just found your site and am so happy! Tis the season for glitter and sparkle!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-39096898968286769442010-12-22T20:59:35.470-06:002010-12-22T20:59:35.470-06:00This is my kind of post the sweetest and plenty of...This is my kind of post the sweetest and plenty of chocolate - wow I love it :)<br /><br />Happy Holidays! :)<br /><br />GeraGera@SweetsFoodsBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16514975756946730873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-72156749534350715072010-12-22T17:56:57.144-06:002010-12-22T17:56:57.144-06:00Oh CLaudia, everything looks so beautifully done. ...Oh CLaudia, everything looks so beautifully done. Absolutely perfect for the Holiday celebration :-)Julianahttp://simplerecipes.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-32911113987817810592010-12-22T10:24:07.576-06:002010-12-22T10:24:07.576-06:00beautiful, beautiful! I love glitter and sparkle t...beautiful, beautiful! I love glitter and sparkle too...makes everything a little magical :) The pignola cookies are fantastic...and chocolate salami is always something I've been curious about, but never seen. Now I must have some!! Wishing you and yours a peaceful, delicious holiday, Claudia :DHeather S-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722720171083290211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-87240962837237046652010-12-21T21:53:14.217-06:002010-12-21T21:53:14.217-06:00Congratulations on the dual awards Claudia! Well ...Congratulations on the dual awards Claudia! Well deserved.<br />We also love glitter! My daughter would have the world glitter if she had her way! She is all about the glittery sugars for the holidays and any time during the year.<br />One of her favorite part about her solo dance costume last year was the rhinestones... lots and lots of rhinestones!Kim - Liv Lifehttp://livlifetoo.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-90940360599050213702010-12-21T21:25:02.191-06:002010-12-21T21:25:02.191-06:00I am surprised that I am not glittering internally...I am surprised that I am not glittering internally (smile). I have eaten so much sugar in the last week, that I am waiting for the crash. I have been a baking fool, and certainly partaking in everyone else's baking too.<br /><br />Glad you had your veggies. I need some too!<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you and your family.<br /><br />VelvaVelvahttp://www.tomatoesonthevine-velva.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-53725823101766497922010-12-21T21:15:45.072-06:002010-12-21T21:15:45.072-06:00Such wonderful treats here! I remember making ch...Such wonderful treats here! I remember making chocolate salami like this a long time ago, it's so yummy! And too bad that I just used up all my pignoli nuts, need to buy some more and make those cookies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-39257829841204864112010-12-21T18:31:37.289-06:002010-12-21T18:31:37.289-06:00Claudia your first cookie is very similar to the o...Claudia your first cookie is very similar to the ones my mother-in-law made all the time, for every holiday. My husband loves them! They are excellent coffee dunking cookies.<br /><br />I love the chocolate salami and the pignoli cookies. <br /><br />Your play sound so good ..the Staten Island ferry is a fun setting! :)<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you and your family! Buon Natale!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-78134915580863327822010-12-21T12:21:30.033-06:002010-12-21T12:21:30.033-06:00Bring on the glitter...and the cookies, and the ch...Bring on the glitter...and the cookies, and the chocolate salami! That chocolate salami sounds absolutely wonderful. I'd love to enjoy a slice, or two..yeah right. I could probably eat the whole thing!<br /><br />I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731435798319897025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-3429516802121551942010-12-21T11:21:53.294-06:002010-12-21T11:21:53.294-06:00I'm loving all your glittery sweetness. You ha...I'm loving all your glittery sweetness. You have a special gift my dear friend! I would love to try the chocolate salami. Have a blessed Christmas.Diana's Cocinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569906227554795220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-39096564911408276232010-12-21T09:39:47.632-06:002010-12-21T09:39:47.632-06:00beautiful cookies for the seasonbeautiful cookies for the seasonTorviewtorontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453013731812540021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-2972490359404394312010-12-21T09:31:05.816-06:002010-12-21T09:31:05.816-06:00What treasures one and all. I've bookmarked th...What treasures one and all. I've bookmarked this post. It is too late for this season but I've found some new things to test for next. Have a great day. Blessings...MaryMary Bergfeldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234678984137982414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-16694097770290466742010-12-21T07:24:01.407-06:002010-12-21T07:24:01.407-06:00Chocolate salami!! That's AWESOME! Here in Ger...Chocolate salami!! That's AWESOME! Here in Germany, people love almost anything Italy. ;-)) Only when their football team lost to Italy, then they would stop eating spaghetti, pizza for a while..well, maybe a day...LOL they just love and miss Italian food too much...<br />Pignoli cookies are awesome too...too bad the pine nuts here are really expensive.Angie's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-40384439310324111802010-12-21T06:44:17.302-06:002010-12-21T06:44:17.302-06:00I too appreciate glitter. I loved it when I was a...I too appreciate glitter. I loved it when I was a kid and continue to love it as an adult. The sparkle always puts a smile on my face! I enjoy reading your blog. Hope you & your family have a Merry Christmas!TheHousewifeDiaryhttp://thehousewifediary.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-75562010539993542092010-12-21T06:07:54.961-06:002010-12-21T06:07:54.961-06:00Everything looks fantastic!Everything looks fantastic!Dimahhttp://www.orangeblossomwater.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-73481184133942864652010-12-21T05:34:41.436-06:002010-12-21T05:34:41.436-06:00Claudia, you've really outdone yourself with t...Claudia, you've really outdone yourself with this feast. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season.<br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2387813811203789547.post-89668947152137390162010-12-21T03:54:45.221-06:002010-12-21T03:54:45.221-06:00Your chocolate salami looks great. Too bad about ...Your chocolate salami looks great. Too bad about all the haters on Facebook! <br /><br />And your play sounds fantastic. Anything that draws on ancient myths and legends is interesting to me. Who knows where some of our ideas come from?Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.com