Tag: Italian Food

Biscuit Tortoni at Villa Mosconi

Villa Mosconi’s …where you can still get a Biscuit Tortoni

Recently a guest at Villa Mosconi wrote a review on Yelp (see below) noting how he found us during his search for a restaurant which also served Biscuit Tortoni. For those who are unfamiliar with this dessert, Tortoni is an almond-flavoured ice cream treat covered in amaretto crumbs and topped with a maraschino cherry. Biscuit Tortoni is an old classic… Read more →

Parmiggiano Reggiano

The King of Cheese

“Call Me By My Name” ~ Parmigiano Reggiano, DOP Parmigiano Reggiano is one of the most popular cheeses in Italy; it’s really difficult to find an Italian household that’s run out of Parmigiano. Italians usually buy their Parmigiano Reggiano in pieces of approximately a kilogram each, and they usually take it home whole. Some will have a portion grated in… Read more →