Dulce Italiano, I think.

Not being fluent at all in Italian, I’m guessing at that title. However, you don’t need to speak anything other than, “mmmmm” when you talk about Tiramisu and Cannoli.  The history of Cannolo, per Wiki:

Sicilian cannoli probably date back to the time of Arab domination. Cannoli are sometimes called cannolis, however this is not the correct term. Cannolo is the correct terminology for a single pastry and cannoli is the name given to two or more pastries.

As far as Tiramisu goes, well, it doesn’t seem to have been around as long. Here is the Wiki regarding it:

In the original recipe, there was no liquor as the cake was originally aimed at children and the elderly, and the original shape was round. The phrase tirami su literally means “pick me up” or “pull me up” in reference to the effects of the sugar and espresso.

Different folks have claimed to have created it but whoever really did, well thank you! I’m sure that some Italian grandma was just looking at a way to use up some really cool ingredients and made a custard with some cookies or perhaps biscotti, dipped in coffee. That is my theory and I’m sticking to it!

I went to a class at Mario’s hosted by Anthony Daniele. He did the video presentation on making these two delectable desserts. I mean, come on, there is sugar, chocolate, cheese, booze, fried shells with lots of butter…all the good stuff of life in a few simple steps. Too bad that bacon would have just put it over the edge! I’ve got lots of photos to share. Anthony is so gracious to let me indulge in my snapping away as he talks. Kudos to him and the incredible staff at Marios. Really, I did feel like a “special guest”.

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