Picture it…. Sicily. Cannoli, the singular being cannolo, is said to have originated in Palermo, Sicily during the Arab rule of Caltanisseta. Some say that the dessert makers created these out of resemblance of their Sultan. Others say it was a fertility symbol created for Carnivale. Either way, they are absolutely delicious! We’ll eat to that, right?! …
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! We over at Southern FATTY had an amazing 2013. We are expecting 2014 to be a bash of a year, with the site launched and tons of posts to come. What were your highlights of 2013? What adventures do you have planned for 2014? Cheers!
Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries
What’s crispy… salty… pairs perfectly with a burger? FRIES! Everyone loves fries, right?! Let me preface… This isn’t SouthernSKINNY… I know that. BUT, trust me on this one. On a recent trip to the Nashville Farmer’s Market, I found some beautiful, locally-grown zucchini. I had planned on making burgers and fries, but saw these…
Vanilla Sugar
SO…. This post will require an immense (none) amount of attention and time to grasp. Prettttty much everything that tastes good has sugar in it, yes? Yes. The answer is yes. When you bake, try substituting some or all of your sugar for vanilla sugar. “Where on earth would I get that???”.. You -make-…
Christmas Tree Snack Cakes
Happy Holidays! —– Tiny green sprinkles falling… Fluffy sweet fillings flowing… Peppermint-colored drizzles bouncing. It’s Christmas time! What could that possibly mean more than boxes and boxes and boxes of Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes®?! These have been around since the 1960s, made still by a family-owned business right here in Tennessee! I wait all year for these…
