Umbria, a region of Italy that boarders it’s most famous cousin, Tuscany, is called the country's green heart. It is known for its medieval hill towns, dense forests and local cuisine, particularly foraged truffles, and wines. My husband Matthew & I have visited Umbria on two occasions and have both times stayed in the small walled town of Montafalco. We had wonderful times there; Truffle hunting and then drinking Prosecco and eating omelets made with fresh eggs, homemade pecorino cheese and truffles, right in the forest where we found them. Drinking many glasses Sagrantino wine (Montafalco is the only place...
According to Wikipedia,Ferrero Rocher was introduced in 1982 in Europe. Michele Ferrero, the credited inventor, named the chocolate after a grotto in the Roman Catholic shrine of Lourdes. Rocher comes from the French and means rock or boulder. So why not honor him by making some Ferrero Rocher cookies?Fans of Ferrero Rocher would argue that they most certainly do not taste like a rock! And the hazelnut only creates the special flavor in this cookie but keeps them moist and a bit chewy. This recipe came to us by our team member Carrie Coleman. She baked them up at the store...
ALMOND JOY COOKIES INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup Roasted Almond Oil 1 tsp. Almond Extract 2 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 4 oz. Chocolate Chips 4 oz Sliced Almonds - toasted 4 oz unsweetened coconut (can use sweetened if you prefer) METHOD OF PREP: Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, combine olive oil, vanilla, eggs, sugar, and brown sugar. Add flour, salt, and baking soda to bowl and mix until ingredients are incorporated, and you have a smooth...
