by Lois Santangelo, proprietor of Oakley Wines
For all lovers of authentic Italian cannolis, here is a tip! Skirtz and Johnston Bakery on West Elder at Findlay Market makes real authentic cannolis. You can purchase the handmade shells and get the delicious ricotta based filling dotted with tiny chocolate chips seperately. The filling is packaged in a triangular plastic bag in very generous portions, so that you snip off the corner and fill the cannolis when you are ready to serve them.
For those of you who may not have tried making these from scratch, this is a great time saver. The dough for the shells is very hard to handle and roll out and then you need to put them on forms and deep fry them. It is a real production!.
The Skirtz and Johnston version is delicious and much less trouble. By filling them right before serving, you eliminate that mushy cannoli that is just not appealling. So call them at 513-381-1286 and order your fabulous dessert! And in the process you are supporting a great new business at historic Findlay Market! 
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