Comments for Angelnina's Cottage

Comment on Contact by Douglas J. Koch

Douglas J. Koch — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:48:06 +0000

Angelnina!

I found you again. I’m Doug Koch from myspace (years ago now) and I’m going to be in Seattle in April. If memory isn’t playing tricks on me, I think you may live out that way. If so and if you’re free, I’d love to actually meet you in person.

Doug

Comment on About Me by JoAnn

JoAnn — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:01:40 +0000

Originally, I’m from Oroville, WA and after I married, I moved around, settling in Seattle area. After marriage exploded a couple of times, I ended up in CA after 53 years of fantastic WA state. I loved reading your story. It helped bring me home a little.

Comment on Italian Almond/Amaretto (or Anisette) Cookies w/ Icing by Tammy Z.

Tammy Z. — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:08:16 +0000

Fantastic cookies! I am not a baker and you make me look like a seasoned sicilian cookie maker! I made these 2 days ago with my 3 year old and he ate 6 rather large cookies without frosting! That’s a good cookie. I always cooked with my grandmother and helped her frost the traditional cookies but I focused on the cooking (sauce, broc & spinach pies, etc). She died last December 21st and my mother soon followed her this April. Well you made made two Italian angels very happy now that their girl can make a traditional cookie! Thank you!!! Happy and safe holidays to you and your family.

Comment on Italian Almond/Amaretto (or Anisette) Cookies w/ Icing by danny basalone

danny basalone — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:10:48 +0000

Wow..your angel cookies are perfect. My Mom made them every Christmas for over 55 years. She passed the receipe down to my wife and daughter,thru demonstration.
Everyone in our family anxiously awaits them. My daughter just gave me 4 doz. so I can box them as thank yous to the delivery people who service my business.

My Mom regularly reminded us “….a little more annisette!”

Comment on About Me by Sharon

Sharon — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:06:05 +0000

I’m happy that I came upon your website and blog….! We’re all connected. That’s my philosophy. Thank you, Sharon – Danbury, CT

Comment on Italian Cookies~ Vintage Ware~My Life as a Vagabond (repeat blog) by Era Lee 'Conti' Caldwell

Era Lee 'Conti' Caldwell — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:13:34 +0000

I would like to share one of my grandma’s cookie recipes with you. Nana & Nano came in to Ellis Island from Tortorici, Sicily in the early 1900′s.

My mom use to make my Nana’s Recipes……………and I do the same now…………..as does my daughter. It just makes me feel good and close to family by keeping the traditions going.

MY NANA CARMELLA CONTI’S CHOCOLATE ITALIAN COOKIES

FROM – Era Lee’s Kitchen
Mix: 2 Sticks Melted Margarine
1 1/4 C. Sugar

Add: 6 T Hershey cocoa
1 t. cloves
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1 c. milk

Blend with mixer.

Add: 2 c. flour
Add: 2 more c. flour
Add: 1/2 c. more flour. Now it will be too thick
for mixer and you will need to finish by hand.
OR…..use mixer with dough hook.

Roll into little balls (about like a golf ball)
and bake 375 for exactly 10 min. (do not overbake)
(Makes about 5 doz)

Icing

2 boxes Powdered Sugar
1 t. Vanilla
1 stick melted margarine -softened
Take chill off milk (about 3/4 cup) and add – until consistency is reached. Needs to be a little thick so it sticks on cookies. If you get it too thick . . . . add a little more milk- too thin, add a little more powered sugar.
Dip cookies in icing and lay back on cookie sheets. Let dry completely before putting in cookie jar.

Comment on Ricotta Puffs or “Sfingi di Ricotta” by Era Lee 'Conti' Caldwell

Era Lee 'Conti' Caldwell — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:38:51 +0000

OMG ! I grew up eating these (and never knew how to spell them). I bet my Nana didn’t either. haha I never knew them with Ricotta in there. My family just fried them and then sprinkled with the powdered sugar. I plan on trying it with the Ricotta.

Comment on Retro Set of Culver Glasses / Tumblers w/ Fairies :) by Toni Asena

Toni Asena — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:00:02 +0000

Edmund Dulac’s illustrations from The Nightingale must have been the inspiration. I love culver glass, but I have never seen these…magical.

Comment on UPDATED! Pinto Beans and Ham Hocks (Crockpot Cooking) and Cornbread by Mari Larson

Mari Larson — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:12:03 +0000

I am making pinto beans and ham hocks for dinner tomorrow. I grew up in the South eating them all the time, but my husband was born and raised in Fairbanks Alaska and has never had them. Wish me luck!

Comment on Roasted Tomatillo Salsa by transplantednorth

transplantednorth — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:26:40 +0000

I know you posted this almost two years ago, but this recipe comes as a life saver. My CSA keeps giving us tons of tomatillos and I’m drowning in them!