Giuseppepaolo

If you're looking for a decadent, simple to make, yet not too sweet of a dessert, or even a little something to accompany your coffee or tea, then look no further. It's rustic form is charming in it's own right, but once you've tasted the sweet almond and slight orange tang, you realize there's much more to this tart than meets the eye. Don't be fooled into thinking that a small chunk will be enough. Sure, you'll walk away satisfied but mark my words, it won't be long before you return for just one more bite. Then another. And another. Italian Almond Tart Recipe found on Food and Wine 3/4 cup raw almonds 1 large egg yolk 1 tablespoon orange zest 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 vanilla extract 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour 6 tablespoons fine cornmeal (I used regular cornmeal) 1/2 teaspoon salt 7 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons brown sugar Preheat the oven to 350' F Butter a 9" springform pan...

When you think of the Dodgers, several things may come to mind. I'm guessing hot dogs would be amoung the top 5. The other 4 will depend on how much of a die-hard baseball fan you are. I think of Dodger Blue, 7th inning stretch, the wAvE and memories. Growing up in Los Angeles lends to a lot of Dodger memories. (I might be showing my age here...) Steve Garvey, Fernando Valenzuela, and of course Tommy Lasorda. Yes...the Dodger legend, Tommy Lasorda. Not only did he start his baseball career with the Dodgers back in 1945 when they were still in Brooklyn, but to this day he is still a True Blue Dodger where he is a Special Adviser to the Chairman. And....he just opened a restaurant at Dodger's Stadium called Tommy Lasorda's Tratoria. Do you know what that means? There's Italian food being served....to everyone at Dodger's Stadium! Right there....behind the right field bullpen. You'll see a huge outdoor bar aptly called Bullpen Outlook Bar (there is one behind left ...