There’s a chill in the air and the holiday season is upon us. Our friend Judy Witts Francini aka Divina Cucina is our go-to-gal for all things dolce and she contributed several holiday dessert recipes to our Christmas in Italy guide (free download). Here’s her version of the ultimate Italian hot chocolate: One of my favorite chocolate shops in …
The Best Tiramisu in Rome
For many foreigners/Americans, tiramisu is the quintessential Italian dessert. It is a luscious mix of lady fingers dipped in coffee, egg whites, sugar, and marscapone cheese. I’ll be honest that I’ve had some good tiramisu in Italy but I’ve never been blown away. After my experience a few days ago I’m beginning to think maybe I simply didn’t know where …