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A Twist of Lemon
A nod to Italian summers. Of coasts soaked with sun and flanked with azure seas. Think of a freezing-cold glass of Limoncello to end a meal of freshly-caught fish and summer vegetables. This boozy dessert is filled with lemon curd, mascarpone cream, and a generous tipple of the lemon liqueur.
Searching For A Husband (And Flour)
The “husband” at hand is the maritozzi, a brioche-like pastry enriched with olive oil and honey, cradling clouds of fresh cream. Some say back in the days, suitors would hide a ring or precious trinket within as a marriage proposal, and others tell of women baking this treat to woo a marito, which is Italian for husband.
Birria needs no introduction. A tortilla bursting with succulent shredded goat meat dipped into a brick-red consommé laced with chiles and Mexican herbs. This Jalisco variant might not have cheese pulls but it carries a colourful story nonetheless.