Browsing by Category: Sweets & Dessert
New Openings On Via dei Serpenti in Rome
Wednesday, 7th December 2011 | 6 Comments
Via dei Serpenti, the main traffic artery in Rome’s Monti district, is more happening than ever. On Monday, a new bakery called Antico Forno ai Serpenti opened on the corner of Via dei Serpenti and Via Panisperna. Back in the day there was a bakery in the same storefront and my strongest recollection of the place (more…)
In Rome, Natural Gelato at Neve Di Latte
Tuesday, 6th December 2011 | 5 Comments
I’ve always been a pretty dedicated gelato eater, but this year I took things to a whole new level. Throughout the spring and summer, I systematically researched the city’s finest and most famous gelaterias and even made a few handy guides for visitors. The unusually warm fall has allowed the gelato free-for-all to (more…)
Island Tweeting Turns into Istanbul Eating
Sunday, 27th November 2011 | 9 Comments
It started with a tweet. I was at a cafe in Bozcaada in August and ordered peynir helvası (a dense mixture of flour, butter, sugar, and cheese) for dessert. Maybe this wasn’t the best choice considering the sweltering Turkish summer heat, but damn was that helva good. I posted (more…)
Nic Talks Tozzetti: A Baker Shares His Secrets
Tuesday, 1st November 2011 | 10 Comments
Back by popular demand, a post dedicated to Nic Roome’s tozzetti. After publishing a piece about them this weekend, I got some emails and DMs requesting the recipe. I asked Nic to make a major exception (he rarely shares his secrets) and write a guest post with recipe (more…)
Nic Roome Rolls Out Roman Cookie
Sunday, 30th October 2011 | 3 Comments
I first became acquainted with Nic Roome back in February while researching a piece on Maltby Street for The Atlantic. I tasted his legendary madeleines, perfect renditions of the French favorite, made in his London kitchen. I nibbled one while waiting for a latte at Monmonth Coffee (more…)








