All Things Italian

Though it’s not the result I was hoping for, but I can’t knock it. 
The 2008 StartupNation Home-Based Business competition recognizes the top 10 home-based business across 10 categories.  There’s no question why we entered the “Yummiest”.  This was our first year to enter and though we are disappointed, we can’t complain.  We know, as do [...]

Planning a menu for a dinner party necessitates finding foods and desserts that can be assembled in advance, to ease in the preparation the day/night/time of the party.
Cannoli have always been a favorite of ours.  Though we make our cream and chill it in advance, we are “stuck” with having to fill, dress and display [...]

We’ve searched and searched and have finally found a reusable grocery/shopping tote that is functional and fashionable. No need to be a walking billboard for your local store and with the larger size of our bags, no need to carry 6 or more!
Our reusable totes are made from eco-friendly jute with a coated inner [...]

We’ve been trying to determine how we can contribute to the Go Green wave, and the most obvious solution is in our packaging. Cannoli by Mail is no longer using packing peanuts!!!  (Please see our note below to see our policy on reusing peanuts that we receive.)
This move will save money, we’re able to reduce [...]

Are you looking for a delicious sfinge mix? Just in time for the holidays, Cannoli by Mail is now offering sfinge mix.
Made from my nana’s recipe, the mix includes all of your dry ingredients to make 30-40 doughnuts. Just add eggs, water and fry!
These are perfect to keep in the house for a treat and [...]

It was great to see everyone out at the Festa Italiana in Houston this past weekend. We couldn’t have asked for better weather! Though the venue is not as great as when the festival was held downtown, the festival is a great time to reconnect with old friends, make new friends and just have a [...]

Startup Nation is looking for the top 100 home-based businesses, broken down to 10 categories and Cannoli by Mail wants to be the Yummiest!  But we need your help!  If you think our products are Yummy, please vote for us.  You can vote once per day.  And, we’d love it if you would pass it [...]

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.  Please plan in advance!  We will not be shipping between July 16 - 25, 2008.  All orders placed by 5:00 p.m. CST on July 15, 2008 will ship on July 16, 2008.  Shipping will resume on July 28, 2008.

The pizzelle have finally arrived, and let me be the first to tell you, they are GREAT! Available in five delicious flavors: Traditional Anise, Vanilla, Chocolate, Cinnamon and Almond. 
Through June 30, 2008, receive FREE SHIPPING on your pizzelle by using this link.  You won’t be disappointed!

I have to share a great recipe that I found, that was so easy to make, and the kids loved it!  It reminded me of something we used to get at Carrabba’s Italian Restaurant in Houston called Pasta Carrabba.
Pasta, Bacon & Peas
Serves 4 to 6
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 slices bacon, sliced into 1/2 pieces
2 [...]