It all started with the pizzelles.  Every year at Christmastime my father would carry on the Oppedisano family tradition and make loads of pizzelles to give away.  He left them out overnight to dry so when I woke up in the morning the smell of anise had filled the house.  Soon enough, I became addicted to the taste -- one was never enough!

    Missing this wonderful childhood experience compelled me to carry on the pizzelle torch with my children.  I took the old family recipe, did a little research, and added a few modifications to make them sweeter, thinner and not as dry.  In 2010 I gave out over 200 pizzelles that were so good, folks asked if I made other Italian cookies.  That’s when the real fun began!

    My dad and I still debate over who has the best pizzelle.  Since I live so close to Canada I brag that mine are “internationally famous.”  As for the other cookies...well I really just make them because I like to eat them!  And when others partake I’m satisfied to know I’m making the world a little more Italian, one cookie at a time.

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