I love all things Italian – the food, culture, language, the people. I spent time in Italy during college and was so excited to return with Austin for our honeymoon. I’m hoping one day my sister and I can go there together and visit the area our family is from in Southern Italy (quite near the Amalfi Coast!). So it’s no surprise I enjoy a good cup of Italian coffee. I was recently introduced to Lavazza Coffee, and seeing as it’s the #1 coffee brand in Italy I’m shocked I’d never tried it until now. Lavazza is expanding their reach and products available in the USA and I’m excited to be partnering with them this year. I have to say I’ve been enjoy my one cup of regular coffee a week and was totally content with my Trader Joe’s beans until I switched it up last week with a cup of Lavazza. This smooth and strong blend was just what I needed after a week of moving.
Images by Krista A. Jones
What better to enjoy with a cup of Italian coffee than a classic biscotti cookie? These were so easy to make, I had the urge to test a new recipe out at 7am and by 9 was relaxing with my coffee and cookie as I dove into work for the week.
These crunchy, almond filled cookies are best when dunked into your coffee (or tea, or hot chocolate!). I’ve been nibbling on one every morning before breakfast and may have to whip up another batch when these are gone. I read this article on NPR about biscotti and found it so interesting. I used the classic almond recipe at the bottom but omitted the orange. I’m still getting used to our new oven – so my biscotti turned out pretty crisp. I left them in the oven with the door open for just 5-10 minutes, so watch them carefully and try one first before you put them back in!
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Classic Italian Biscotti & Coffee
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