All Things Italian

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 along

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 shallots, halved and thinly sliced (I actually doubled this)
10 ounces (1 box) frozen peas, thawed
1 cup half-and-half (I used fat free and it was great!)
1 pound Angel Hair pasta

1. Set a large pot of salted water to boil. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain (leave fat in skillet).

2. Add shallots to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add peas and half-and-half; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

3. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot. Pour sauce over pasta; toss to comine, adding some reserved pasta water a little at a time to coat. Sprinkle with bacon, and serve immediately.

Here I go again.  Things haven’t stopped or even slowed for us, hence the lost blog, but I will make it happen this time.  Still searching and scouring for new and exciting products to add to our line and I’ve discovered the absolute best Pizzelle available!  This truly is just like we ate as kids, and no mess!  To top it all off, they are even affordable and stay fresh, so don’t be afraid to buy in bulk.

Although I don’t have these “in stock” today, I will be placing my order within the next week, so if there is a special flavor that you would like, please be sure to contact me soon to ensure that I can fulfill your wish.

Each package of Pizzelle contains 10 gourmet hand baked Italian pizzelle cookies, available in Traditional Anise, Vanilla, Chocolate, Cinnamon and Lemon. They will sell for $5.00 each and will stay fresh for six to nine months, as they are sealed to maintain freshness.  I promise, you won’t be disappointed!

As always, if you are in search of Italian specialities, please let me know what you are looking for, I might have already found your item.  And be sure to check back soon for our Majolica line to be posted!

I’ve finally joined the blogwagon, so to speak.  Always wanting to blog, but not thinking I had the time.  So, here it goes.

While searching the net for additional items to offer our customers, I have amassed tons of Italian information.  Instead of hogging it all, or bookmarking and never returning to it, I’m going to commit to sharing – a little each week.  I’m not sure exactly how the topics will flow, but I’m open to discussing anything Italian.  From cuisine to traditions!  If there is something that you would like to see featured, be sure to let me know and I can move it to the top of the list.

First post will be to rewind 3 years to explain how CannolibyMail.com became what it is today!

Reward your sweet tooth with a cannoli!!!

Jackie