Friday, June 15, 2012

Biscotti Anyone?


Biscotti are a kind of  crunchy, rectangular Italian cookie.

They come in all flavors. My husband likes just plain as well as almond. I think lemon and chocolate are yummy.

We both enjoy dipping them in coffee.

Last weekend  I went to a wonderful annual indoor tag (yard) sale at the Community Center in Great Barrington, MA.  


This was the second year in a row this sale called to me. There were lots of tables, arranged according to price, like the $3 table, $2 table and so on.


My eyes scanned the merchandise with radar alert.  


A brightly colored container immediately caught my attention. It was a biscotti holder!  


At first, I thought it might have been made in Italy as the colors were vibrant and cheerful.  Wrong. It was made in China.


That would be perfect for biscotti, I said to myself. 

What table was I at?  The $1.00 table?  


You've got to be kidding, I thought. There was a tiny nick at the base of the container and yes, it cost $1.00. 


Sold! It now brightens up a corner of the kitchen counter.  I'm so glad I went to that sale.

Joining Thrifty Things Friday on Kathy's blog, The Thrifty Groove.





DO YOU LIKE  BRIGHTLY COLORED CHINA OR DO YOU PREFER SOMETHING LESS BUSY, LIKE PASTEL ?



10 comments:

  1. Oh my friend, I have to say that I like brights more. I think it is my heritage - Greek and Spanish. I love to look at pastels, but my heart goes with bright colors. I have splashes of red in my kitchen. I love this vase, and it is perfect for goodies. I've never tried biscotti before, but have always wanted to. What a delightful post today.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  2. I don't often have biscotti but the jars are always so colorful! I would have bought this in a minute for $1...great find! Hugs, Linda

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  3. I am a true bright color person - my heritage if Polish and English.

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  4. That's a beautiful container. I prefer brightly coloured pieces; mostly I like them in cobalt blue but I have also bought multicoloured (with blue). See a pattern? lol. Hope you're having a lovely day.

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  5. I have found myself drawn to the same type of colors in the jar you got. This is a recent desire of mine.
    I used to make biscotti for my babies to teethe on. Perhaps it's time to make some more.

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  6. You got a real bargain and colorful too! I have never eaten biscotti...it just looks too hard!

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  7. I love the colors of this cookie jar :-)

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  8. I would have bought that myself. I don't really like biscotti, but my husband loves it. I love COLORS!

    love, sandie

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  9. nice post thanks for sharing...cute blog blessings

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  10. I have a bisqotti jar with the same colors. And I love it. You found a great thrifty jar! Thank you for sharing at TTF and have a great day!

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