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 I need these scrumptious and insanely addictive Italian panelle in my life Don't you?!   If you're looking for the perfect appetizer to start off your dinner. Or  an irresistible finger food for your next party. Or a mouthwatering snack to comfort you when life happens.  Look no further! These Italian chickpea panelle are just what you need. They are s crumptious and insanely addictive. S lightly crispy on the outside, delicate and soft on the inside.  The recipe is easy, quick, and requires only require very few ingredients. Don't you need these in your life too?!? If you've never had one of these before, panelle are a traditional Sicilian snack or appetizer. They are made from chickpea flour, cooked into a polenta, flavored with freshly ground pepper and lots of chopped Italian parsley, cut into wedges when cold, and fried until golden and puffy. If you were in Palermo right now walking around town, you'd be enticed by the aroma   coming for str

Peach-shaped, buttery and soft sandwich cookies filled with melted dark chocolate, infused in maraschino and rolled in sugar These beautiful and impressive cookies will make you dream of summer and sunshine I'm so excited to share this recipe with you today!  These beautiful peach cookies might be one of the first things I've ever baked, or more like helped out baking, given that I was probably only a few years old. My next door neighbor used to make them all the time, and I was always welcomed over to help out. So fun... the mixing, rolling, eating the little scraps of cookies cut out from the bottom, licking the chocolate off the spoon, tasting the maraschino ...oops, did I just say that?!? Anyways, even 5-year-old Manuela thought that the best part of baking is savoring your creations, every step of the way. Before. Everyone. Else :)  And here is my first bite ... Throw-your-head-back-and-close-your-eyes kind of good! Now, let's not get co

Let's have a taste of summer with this refreshing, super healthy and nutritious acai bowl This post is sponsored by MilkAndEggs . All opinions are mine Thank you for your support Confession: I'm in love 💓 YES! I simply love, looove, LOVE acai and all the various, inspiring and oh-so beautiful creations you can whip up with it.  The first time I had one of these nutritious and super healthy bowls was on vacation in Kauai a few years ago.  Maybe it was the ocean breeze and the sand in my toes.  Or maybe it was simply the explosion of tropical flavors that collided with my tastebuds and hit me straight in the heart.  Either way, I fell head over heels and got hooked ever since. Now, take a look... R eady to dig in and experience love at first bite?!? If you are not familiar with it, acai is a South American palm tree that makes small purple berries. These berries are little treasures filled with antioxidants, fibers, protein and healthy fats.  To make an acai s