World Nutella Day
I heard of Nutella for the first time, about a year ago. I had watched some program about International Chefs cooking in fancy restaurants, but still having to offer condiments that are below Foodie par. There was an Italian chef in California who offered Nutella on toasted baguette slices. He said, "Nutella to Italy is what Peanut Butter is to America." I was intrigued.
I hunted down a small jar and asked my family to try it with me. We were instantly hooked! If you're not familiar with Nutella, it's ground hazelnuts with cocoa powder mixed together.
Ms. Adventures in Italy is hosting this delicious event and there's loads of mouth watering recipes all using Nutella. I highly recommend checking out her AWESOME blog. She taught me the meaning of Food Porn.
HERE'S HOW WE ENJOY NUTELLA
American + Italian = Pure Love









Comment by Elizabeth on 4 February 2008:
I discovered Nutella at Aldi (independent grocery store that carries European brands) when I was pregnant with my daughter. I brought some home and decided it was perfect to spread on graham crackers, and went through a jar in about two days!
Comment by bleeding espresso on 4 February 2008:
I love peanut butter and Nutella together too! Especially with a banana in the middle…yum!
Thanks so much for participating, and don’t forget to check out the other half of the roundup at my place
Comment by g-lato on 4 February 2008:
ooooh I love Nutella! There is this French crepe restaurant out here in Long Beach that serves it in one of their dessert crepes…To die for…:)
Comment by Jill on 4 February 2008:
They make the jar WAY TOO SMALL!
Pingback by bleedingespresso.com » World Nutella Day 2008 - Round-up Part 2 on 5 February 2008:
[...] Daily Recipes shares her family’s favorite way to enjoy Nutella in what she calls “American + Italian = Pure Love.” Yes that’s peanut butter in there folks, and I can confirm that this is very, very [...]
Comment by Tim Mead on 5 February 2008:
Nutella is to food, what Love is to emotions.
But I cannot eat it.
First ingredient? Sugar. So much for us sugar watchers!! But I do remember it fondly and with a distinct sense of loss… **
tim
Comment by Jill on 6 February 2008:
That’s beautiful, Tim, and it’s so true.
A simple spoonful of Nutella sings deep inside the Chocolate lover’s soul.
Comment by Lia on 11 February 2008:
Ok all you dieters… there is a sugar free substitute for nutella called:
TWIST Sugar Free Hazelnut Chocolate Spread
I buy it online at: Netrition.com
trust me, it’s terrific if you need sugar free. I use it as topping on my s/f cheesecakes and spread on Murrays s/f cookies. yummmmm