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
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!
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
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…:)
They make the jar WAY TOO SMALL!
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
That’s beautiful, Tim, and it’s so true.
A simple spoonful of Nutella sings deep inside the Chocolate lover’s soul.
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
Growing up in Europe, Nutella is a staple. Slap it on any bread and it’s great breakfast or lunch.
Nutella is like the creamy centre of a Ferrero Rocher without the little nuts getting stuck in your teeth.
You can spread it on puff pastry, roll it it up, slice into little bits, bake em a few minutes and you have a snazzy snack for tea or to go with morning coffee!
Good morning Silvia!
Thank you for the puff pastry snazzy snack idea. I’m going to try that the next time I have my friends over for lattes.
Nutella has become a pantry staple for us. It’s just as important that I get it as well as the creamy peanut butter.
I have days, not everyday, but certain days when a large spoon of Nutella straight out of the jar is necessary for bringing my world back to a state of peace.
Anyone else get those days?