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CNYEats A Taste of Utica Pastaciotti or PUSTIES

I never really appreciated the name "Pusties" for these Utica Italian delicacies. The word just doesn't sound appealing however, the little pastries look and taste a lot better than their abbreviated name. In our book, A Taste of Utica , there are seven recipes for Pusties: Pages 153, 165, 166, 200, 201, 202, and 203. All very similar and I have detailed only a few. Buy the book, at Taste of Utica (Lulu) and make your choice. I used the first recipe, "Pastaciotti (Pusties)” by Peter Notaro (page 153). Makes 24 Pusties. Notes of caution: 1. Use mini-tart pans. 2. [...]

By Joanne|2012-01-08T14:56:04-05:00January 8, 2012|Taste of Utica|5 Comments

No Excuses and Tiramisu–An Italian Pick Me Up

The holidays are no excuse to quit the exercise routine. In fact, all those delicious eats and treats offer more of an incentive to put heart and soul into the workout. My long run on Christmas eve was 12 miles. It wasn’t easy even though I ran more than double just over a month ago. The weather was cold and there was some wind. At mile 9 when my mouth was craving some H2O, my hands were so cold I couldn’t get my water bottle detached from the belt to take a drink. My body was chilled but nothing compared [...]