At our house we like biscotti with a good cup of coffee. In Berkeley (where the freshly roasted coffee craze began in the mid-sixties) there are lots of options for coffee, but nowhere compares to the perfectly made, and perfectly presented, lattes and espressos at Bartavelle Café. To best show off these chocolate biscotti I knew that Bartavelle was the place to go. On a sunny afternoon, when the café was quiet, we took a couple of pictures. Their coffee is as photogenic as it is delicious, and made a gorgeous backdrop. After the photographs were taken we put away our biscotti props and ordered our favorite avocado toast with pickled vegetables.
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Today’s Recipe
Earlier Recipes
Multigrain and Seed Biscotti
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Jasmine Tea Panna Cotta
I have made a lot of panna cotta in my life. It is quick and easy to make, good any time of year, and you can dress it up or down depending on your mood. Traditionally panna cotta is poured into a ramekin or custard cup, and then released upside down onto a dessert plate. […]
Peach Rosemary Cornmeal Cake
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