7 Layer Cookies--Color Coordinated For Your Wedding Day

We are all familiar with the green, white and pink chocolate covered 7 Layer Cookies found in Italian bakeries around the world, but on the blog Diary of A Mad Hausfrau you'll find versions of these traditional cookies in unique color and flavor combinations.  By changing the colors and sometimes the fillings of these cookies the writer has given every bride ideas on how to color coordinate these cookies to match her wedding colors.  The recipe for the two new versions of these cookies can be found on her blog.  The pink and green versions can be found on earlier posts of this blog. 

Which version you choose will be up to you.  You can choose the traditional cookies (shown above) or some of the more up to date versions in assorted colors, some more spring-like, some for fall.  OK, so I stuck you with one more decision to make, just what you needed right?

Panna Cotta-- A Dessert Dream Come True To Serve At Your Wedding

Panna Cotta, a silky yet elegant Italian custard that can be served in a variety of ways and with assorted toppings to change it's flavor, texture and color is highlighted as a great wedding dessert offering on OnceWed.com.  They give you a recipe from the New York Times but there are a variety of recipes out there so you can create just the texture and flavor you want for your wedding day in case you are a DIY bride who doesn't want to leave the cooking to your caterer.

Serve this elegant dessert at your Italian wedding.  You can make it ahead of time and serve it in shot glasses for easy serving. Why not offer a panna cotta bar for dessert?  Offer your guests a variety of toppings in different colors to suit every palate. 

If you're looking for some good recipes for panna cotta, Amazon.com offers Panna Cotta: Italy's Elegant Custard Made Easy by Camilla Saulsbury.  This book not only gives you recipes for this upscale dessert but recipes for topping as well.  What more could you ask for?

Unique Cannolis

Grasshopper Cannolis From Stuffed Artisan Cannolis

Some like their drinks served on the rocks, others served neat, but I know that the very best cocktails are served in cannoli form! So head over the Stuffed Artisan Cannolis on the Lower East Side. If you aren't heading into the city and live in Long Island/NYC area there are seven Whole Foods locations that sell Stuffed Artisan Cannolis. Only in NY! And I thought bagels and cheesecake were the best reason to love New York! Add these great flavored cannolis to the list!