Zucchero Granella is a staple in traditional Italian cuisine. Its pure, clean taste and subtle sweetness make it perfect for sweetening desserts like cakes, pastries, and tiramisu. One of the most popular uses of Italian pearl sugar is in Panettone and Colomba Pasquale, a beloved Christmas and Easter cake shaped like a dove. Zucchero Granella is commonly added to the cake's rich, buttery dough to provide a subtle sweetness and caramelized flavor.
Pearl onions generally get their day in the sun on Thanksgiving, usually in a bath of cream. During the rest of the year, you may find them winking from stews or bobbing in a pot pie. Italians enjoy pearl onions or more precisely, cipolline, all year long. Italian cipolline are small and flat. Cipolline are available in the U.S. but pearl onions are easier to find; hence, I have used them in this recipe that I adapted from Marcella Hazan's original Cipollne in Tegame con la Pancetta. Pancettta rounds out the caramelized onions' sweetness while a dash of red wine vinegar at the end of cooking enlivens the dish. You'll find yourself plucking onions out of the pan and popping them into your mouth. Sooooo good.
Fresh onions: Place the onions in a large saucepan with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, add the onions, and cook for 5 minutes after the water returns to a boil. Drain. As soon as the onions are cool enough to handle, peel them and cut a cross into the root end.
Over medium-high heat, in a skillet or saute pan that can accommodate the onions without crowding them, cook the olive oil, butter, pancetta, and rosemary until the pancetta is lightly browned but not crisp. Add the onions and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Add the vinegar, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup water, and cook, stirring, until the liquid has just evaporated (the onions should be slick, not dry). Serve immediately.
Pearls are perfect gifts for any ceremony. Suitable for both the little ones and for girls or ladies. The pearl is a trend that has consolidated over the years and is a timeless jewel that can be worn in everyday life or to show off on special occasions.
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A roasted garlic Italian Couscous Salad that's light and refreshing! We're roasting garlic and tomatoes and adding it to pearl couscous with an easy Italian dressing, fresh basil, olives, and fresh mozzarella. The perfect spring side dish!
14k Gold: 14k Gold should be kept in a box or pouch between wearings to protect it. Wash by hand or with a soft brush/cloth. Use warm water and a mild dish soap, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Pearls: To care for your pearls, gently wipe them with a soft, microfiber cloth after each use. If needed, use warm soapy water (pure soap only) to remove makeup, ensuring they are completely dry. Avoid wearing pearls in water (salt or freshwater) as it can damage the silk thread. Regularly inspect the stringing of the pearls, and if the knots between each pearl appear stretched or frayed, it's a sign that restringing is necessary, typically every 24 months depending on wear frequency. Keep pearls away from perfume, makeup, tanning lotions, and other chemicals to prevent tarnishing. If exposed, gently wipe with a damp cloth.
Planning to attend a black tie event is easy and fun when your jewelry collection includes a dynamic take on a classic pearl necklace, one of my "Black Ties." This beauty alternates sections of akoya, black and white freshwater keshi, and black Tahitian keshi pearl with sections of a luxurious, white gold, Italian chain. Stunning!
"Black Ties" support you in many ways beyond special events. Want the world to experience your leadership? Wear a black tie. Want to say: "I adore originality?" Wear a black tie. Any time you want to project fun, wear a black tie.
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Gino & Kevin, a Portland native who grew up visiting his family in Casale Monferrato, Piedmont, shared many common interests: quality italian food, SOCCER, music & friends. Yet they hadn't found that one place that reminded them of home. That evening, they decided to stop looking for a place they loved and to build one instead. The place they settled on was on the corner of 12th and NW Johnson, a new and upcoming area back then - which is now known as the Pearl District. After a long period of construction, including the import of massive pieces of italian sculptures, the place was ready to open. Gino never did anything on a small scale and the grand opening was a signal to Portland of things to come. They closed down the street and held a great block party with music and dancing, which featured the famous group of flaggers from San Sepolcro; it was Oct. 5, 2000.
Gino started with a simple premise; his idea was that if he could invite the people of Portland to experience those things which he loved, they would fall in love with them as well. In doing this, they created a place that has taken on a fantastic personality and entertained some of the best soccer players in the world along with countless other celebrities. The staff is warm and lively (occasionally crazy) and is mainly made up of family members and friends. It is a place where the Italian language bounces off the walls, TVs are locked on soccer and Italian channels, and where all of their passions are on display. In 2007 Gino lost his battle with cancer, which he had for many years, leaving his immediate family to carry on. \"It's a big position to fill\" says oldest daughter Amy, \"but over the years we realized how Piazza made it so we can come to work every day and feel as if our father never left! His life's accomplishments are all over the walls, the food he loves is being served and his friends come over to watch games with us or just to hang out. It's really special.\"
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