]> http://www.foodpeer.com/taxonomy/term/11/0 en http://www.foodpeer.com/italian-pasties Secret Recipes - Frittlers (Italian Pasties)<br /> by Tony Pescatore This is one of my family all time favourite top secret recipes. You are in for a treat. We name the recipe Frittlers (Italian Pasties) Sun, 27 Aug 2006 23:08:32 -0400 http://www.foodpeer.com/tiramisu Tiramisu<br /> by Clare Shipston Tiramisu Serves approx 8 This is a recipe I was taught many years ago by an Italian lady Olga who I was an au pair for. She taught me many wonderful recipes but this is everyone's favourite. Tiramisu means 'pick me up' in Italian. This recipe contains raw eggs and is not suitable for pregnant women. Wed, 02 Aug 2006 22:48:16 -0400 http://www.foodpeer.com/article_sections/explanations_stories/the_history_of_tiramisu_cake_where_and_how_this_famous_dessert_was_invented by Anna Maria Volpi Open an old Italian cookbook, browse through the index and… surprise! No Tiramisu’ cake recipe. My first encounter with Tiramisu’ was in 1985. I was in Italy at that time: A friend of mine told me about this new cake recipe she got. She was so enthusiastic about it that I felt compelled to try it immediately. The taste was unbelievably good, as never I had tasted before. Since then I fell in love with this dessert. Wed, 22 Mar 2006 13:21:53 -0500 http://www.foodpeer.com/article_sections/explanations_stories/a_brief_history_of_pizza_the_dish_that_conquered_the_world by Anna Maria Volpi Pizza, the way we know it today, is a derivation from focaccia (from the Latin word for fire), flat bread that has been prepared since antiquity in different forms and garnished with herbs, olives, fat, raisin, honey, and nuts. Tue, 21 Mar 2006 10:46:08 -0500 http://www.foodpeer.com/article_sections/explanations_stories/can_pizza_actually_be_healthy_for_you by Ryan Cote This article may come as a surprise to you, especially if you follow a healthy and nutritious diet... It's about pizza, the weakness of many people including me. I love pizza- always have. I make sure I eat it in moderation, but it's still one of my favorite foods. Sun, 12 Feb 2006 16:14:01 -0500 http://www.foodpeer.com/article_sections/explanations_stories/florentine_style by Skip Lombardi I owe my history teachers an apology. You tried your best to ignite even a glimmer of emotion in me for your subject, but I stymied you at every turn. Well into adulthood now, I'm reduced to making muttered comments that history is not my strong suit, when in fact, I made certain it was preordained. Sun, 06 Mar 2005 12:44:15 -0500 http://www.foodpeer.com/article_sections/explanations_stories/italian_coffee_something_for_everyone by Julie Carter Espresso, caffè latte, cappuccino; there would seem to be as many types of Italian coffee as there are pastas. And just like pasta, Italian coffees are an art form accompanied by hundreds of customs and traditions. Whether it's a corretto coffee thrown back like a shot of alcohol, a cappuccino coffee and croissant for breakfast, or an iced coffee to cool off from the hot midday sun, in Italy there is a coffee drink specific for every time and mood. Sun, 06 Mar 2005 12:42:29 -0500