Almost Italian Knots- Italian Easter Cookie (Uncinetti)
These are non-traditional love knots made with almond paste that are moist and easy to make. Somewhere in Italy my Nonna is yelling "dov'è l'anice" - "Where is the Anisette?" Sorry Nonna, I don't use Anise or Anisette in my love knots, actually, I don't tie them into knots anymore. How's that for breaking tradition? This Easter Cookie is not too sweet and can be enhanced with lemon extract and zest. So it appears, no one person can take claim for the "love knot" but it is
Kitchen Fun Facts
Thought it would be fun to share some not so known facts about the kitchen. Some you may have known already as where others are brilliant and I'm wondering why I didn't know them sooner! Here goes... * Fresh lemon juice will remove the onion scent from your hands. * To avoid teary eyes when cutting onions, cut them under cold running water, or briefly place them in the freezer before cutting. * Separate stuck-together glasses by filling the inside glass with cold wate
