In Italian, biscotti means "twice cooked". The word biscotti is derived from "bis (twice)" and "cotto (cooked)". Biscotti is also the generic term for cookies in Italian. The dough is formed into logs and baked until golden brown. The logs are then sliced, and the individual biscotti are baked again to give them their characteristic dryness. The shelf life of biscotti are three to four months without preservatives or additives. Other countries have their version of this cookie are, Dutch rusk, French biscotti and the German zwieback.
History
Early Seaman's biscuits, also known as hard tack, probably were the first version of biscotti. They were the perfect food for sailors who were at sea for months at a time on long ocean voyages. The biscuits were thoroughly baked to draw out the moisture, becoming a cracker-like food that was resistant to mold. Biscotti were a favourite of Christopher Columbus who relied on them on his long sea voyage in the 15th century. Historians believed that the first Italian biscotti were first baked in 13th century Tuscany in the city called Prato.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Marble cookie

Marble cookie.
Improved with Belgium dark chocolate to enrich the flavor. Goes with a latte and enjoy a lazy afternoon.
$18 for 20 pcs.
Ingredients: Belgium dark chocolate, egg, butter, sugar and flour.
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Sunday, April 11, 2010
Walnut Crisps

Walnut Crisps. $12 for 15 pcs, each piece measure 3 inches in diameter.
Ingredients: Walnut, egg, sugar and flour.
Rosemary raisin cookie

Rosemary Raisin Cookie. $18 for 20 pcs.
Ingredients: Rosemary, nutmeg, raisin, egg, butter, sugar and flour.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Pistachio and cardamon cookie

Pistachio and cardamon cookie. $18 fro 20 pcs.
Ingredients: Pistachio, ground cardamon, lemon zest, butter and sugar.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Hazelnut Cranberry Biscuits

Hazelnut Cranberry Biscuits. $18 for 20 pcs.
Ingredients: Ground hazelnut, dried cranberry, poppy seed, butter and sugar.