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  • Pistachio Or Chocolate Chip

    How do you like yours? I am partial to pistachio. But of course, chocolate chip offers a bitter-sweet contrast that is irresistible! Decide for yourself which cannoli you prefer during one of the upcoming New York Cannoli Crawls! Registration is now live for six dates this fall. Spots are limited, so don’t wait! Oct. 13,…

  • A New Connolo in Town

    There’s a new cannolo in town, and today, on a research version of the New York City Cannoli Crawl, we delighted in its crispy, flakey shell and sheep’s milk ricotta cream imported from San Biagio Platini, Sicily. We’re getting ready to announce a handful of dates in October, November, and December, so stay tuned for…

  • Cannoli Pilgrimage to Extra Bar

    Earlier today, my traveling companions, Dominic and Tony, and I made a pilgrimage to Piana degli Albanesi, Sicily seeking another extraordinary cannolo. Jury: It was spectacular. Not only did we enjoy these, pictured, but the owner took us to the workshop to see the team making the day’s shells. And they shared most of their…

  • It’s All About The Ricotta

    As I prepare to lead this Saturday’s New York City Cannoli Crawl (Sorry folks, this edition is sold out! ), I thought I’d share a photo of one of Sicily’s top three cannoli, in my humble opinion… From Euro Bar in Dattilo. What makes these so good? Many things, but primarily, the very fresh sheep’s…

  • Sicily Tours and Sicily Travel: An Invitation

    Travel to Sicily in 2018 with Allison Scola and Experience Sicily. Read about our small group tours of Sicily.

  • Vucciria Market’s New Energy

    Last September during our street food tour of Palermo, I spotted this T-shirt while we were in La Vucciria market. It exemplifies how different the market is today than it was years ago (and that I am a geek for anything Palermitano and cannoli-related!). La Vucciria gets its name from an ancient Sicilian word for…

  • Top Five Cannoli 

    This cannolo is on my top five list. The ricotta is so fresh, it needs nothing else but the crispy shell and the pistacchio dust for some textural contrasts. You can enjoy one at La Ruota in Piazza Armerina.

  • Ancient Bronx Secrets

    Today, I had the fabulous opportunity to attend a cannoli workshop hosted by Feast on History’s Danielle Oteri and Wine for the 99’s Christian Galliani at Egidio Pastry shop in The Bronx. What fun! I learned some secrets from the 106-year-old operation. Our hostess, owner Carmela Lucciola, was fantastic. She is such an inspiration to…

  • Wishing You a 2016 Filled with Many Blessings

    In honor of the New Year, I made cannoli from scratch. Although, not traditionally a New Year’s pastry, for me it represents prosperity and good fortune. So, with this cannolo, held by my husband, Joe, I wish you a year filled with good health, prosperity, and many blessings. Happy New Year! Felice Anno Nuovo!