This week I was really torn about which recipe to share, but given the drop in temperatures, I decided on soft chocolate chip cookies. I know, “ARE YOU CRAZY? Turning on the oven in the summer?” you might say! But if you think about it: we make them in the evening, turn on the oven for just under 30 minutes, then hop into a lovely, refreshing shower—what’s the harm? Isn’t it more satisfying to step out of the shower feeling so refreshed…? :D

Hi, everyone!! Today I decided to make some toasted ciambelline because I had them with my afternoon tea this weekend, and it was love at first bite! And when I found out that the recipe is super simple and takes just 20 minutes total (if you work quickly and have a helper), I couldn’t resist! I just had to make them and share the results with you! As I was saying, they’re perfect with tea (though you do need some self-control… I’ll admit it), but they’re also great on their own, and—except for the oven—you can do EVERYTHING by hand! Plus, I gave it a name that I think is fantastic: I Ciambiscotti!