| | And the weather is imperfect -- it rained all day in Tuscany, at least our part of it, and was chilly too, so we stayed in rather than go to a parade. And made Cenci, enjoying them with hot tea. | | Almost Wordless Wednesday: Scorzette D'Arancia Chocolate covered candied orange peel is one of the tastiest nibble-foods I know of, though it is dangerous, because if you're not careful you could suddenly realize you have eaten... Read more | It's Cauliflower Season! And yes, this is something to get excited about. Cauliflower is rich in vitamin C, to help keep colds at bay, and rich in antioxidants, which are thought to prevent... Read more | Cenci! Or Frappe, Chiacchere, or... To begin at the beginning, perhaps the best-known Carnival pastries are Cenci (the word means rags), whose many aliases include Frappe, Chiacchere (gossips), Lattughe (lettuce leaves) and Nastrini (ribbons), while Ada Boni, who borrows Pellegrino Artusi's recipe, uses the more poetic "Lover's Knots." They are very pretty when carefully made, so she is probably right. | Vanilla Laced Apple Fritters, Frittelle di Mela Fruit fritters are a delightful snack or dessert, and are among the classic Carnival treats too. The recipe calls for apples, but you can also use fresh pineapple, strawberries, bananas, and peaches. | | | | Italian Food Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | More from About.com | | | | | | Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More>
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