Tonight I have been slaving away in the kitchen, making one of my very treasured Christmas cookies, Biscotti Paradiso, a milk chocolate, orange peel and almond biscotti that is out of this world. It takes hours. But snatching a nibble of the completed biscotti is heaven - a little bitter from the orange peel, sweetness from milk chocolate chips, and toasted almonds.
I make this every year for a special friend who is Italian, who once swooned over these, and thus I am , like every baker, indebted to those who adore our goodies. I will make these forever, if only to please those who recognize a beautiful cookie.
And that lovely cardinal ornament? There's something about seeing a cardinal that lifts your spirit and makes you smile.
Merry almost-Christmas to you all!
Oh, not only does this look divine but it's making me miss Italy. I wish I could be there for the holidays with all the good things like this. Second best would be living near you and able to exchange baked goods.
ReplyDeleteThey look so good:-) as does that cardinal perched on one of my favorites..white birdhouses:-)
ReplyDeleteWill read the recipe again..if they are not toooo long to make..I may..try:-)
Oh, Donna - how wonderful that you've been to Italy! From all I hear it's a magical country with the most incredible food and scenery - and art, of course! Thanks for the very sweet compliment!
ReplyDeleteNana - I do hope you make them, though it does take a little time, it really is worth it.
ReplyDeleteI keep hoping I'll see a cardinal, but not so far this month - always a lift to the spirits to see them....