http://italiancookingforum.net/blog a casual way to talk freely about Italian cuisine and culture Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:39:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en You Can Make All Year-Round Sadly summer is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean that your grilling has to also. Whether you live in a year-round mild climate or are already putting on your cold weather clothes, here’s a great grilled skewer recipe featuring swordfish, cherry tomatoes, red onions ... http://italiancookingforum.net/blog/2010/09/02/summer-skewers-you-can-make-all-year-round/ What exactly is the difference between sorbet and ice cream? Well, a sorbet does not contain milk, like ice cream or gelato does. It can also be sweet or savory. In addition to being a delicious dessert, sorbet is also served as a palate cleanser in between courses. If you ... http://italiancookingforum.net/blog/2010/08/26/what-makes-a-sorbet-a-sorbet/ With the temperatures rising, nothing cools you down faster than an iced beverage. This summer, jazz up all of your drinks with flavored ice cubes. You can mix and match your favorite citrus and berry fruit to create a different flavor combination each time! Julienne the peel of an orange, lemon ... http://italiancookingforum.net/blog/2010/08/19/how-to-make-flavored-ice-cubes/ Cannellini beans are American, seeds were sent to the king of Spain, who sent some to the Medici Pope who in turn sent them to his family in Florence. They were appreciated so much and were so rare that Alessandro de Medici gave his sister Caterina some cannellini beans as ... http://italiancookingforum.net/blog/2010/08/12/cannellini-beans/ Entertaining and need a creative snack to serve in a hurry? These apricot-cherry bites are the perfect solution. As a bonus, this recipe is also a healthy way to serve something sweet to your guests. Although apricots and cherries are usually eaten dried throughout the year, summer is the perfect ... http://italiancookingforum.net/blog/2010/08/05/entertaining-made-easy/