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Here's
an unexpected opportunity. The management of Happy Woman
Magazine liked my letter about my experience
with using their rack of lamb recipe so much that they've
been hounding me for more contributions. Well, after consulting
my crystals in my quiet place for a few hours I decided
to put up a few of my own recipes and cooking adventures.
At last somebody appreciates my flair en le cuisine.
- Vicki Witt
I
Miss You Tiramisu (A Recipe for the Broken-Hearted)
By
Vicki Witt
My therapist tells me that I've finally settled into the
acceptance stage of my breakup with Dwayne. Thank God for
that, because the last eight months have been hell. The
one thing that got me through this tough period, besides
cigarettes and vodka I mean, is this recipe for Tiramisu.
When I found out that Dwayne was cheating on me for the
fifth time, my friend Ethan took me out for an impromptu
counseling session at his favorite café.
"I
just don't know what I want." I said, that telltale choke
in my weary voice. Poor absent-minded Ethan thought I was
talking about life and love; but I meant the menu.
"Have
a Tiramisu" he said after being corrected.
"No
thanks" I said pulling my favorite Gucci purse up into view
"I have plenty of Kleenex." After a short and confusing
exchange he simply ordered for me. Thus I was introduced
to this wonderful Italian dessert. I ate two and a half
slices that night with a bottle of red wine to wash it down.
When we left I whispered into Ethan's ear that I wanted
to go back to his place because I was full of sugar, liquor,
and love. He told me that his boyfriend probably wouldn't
be impressed and just dropped me home with a peck on the
cheek. Once in bed my mind wavered between Ethan, Dwayne,
and Tiramisu. This is the perfect dessert to eat when you're
wallowing in self-pity. The recipe below is a pretty basic
one, although I've added my alterations and commentary in
Italics.
Ingredients:
6
large eggs
1 1/3 cups sugar
5 tablespoons brandy (or 3 cups brandy if you make it a
la Vicki)
1 1/2 pounds mascarpone cheese
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup instant espresso powder
3/4 cup chilled whipping cream
44 (about) crisp Italian ladyfinger cookies (from two 7-ounce
packages)
1/2
cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup powdered sugar
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©2001
Ian Roberts
About
the author:
Ian
Roberts is a recent graduate from Dalhousie University and
an unabashed film snob. He is currently living in Toronto
and cooking as much as he can. He often contributes reviews
to www.halifaxatthemovies.com
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