Category: tradition
Pere “ubriache” (“drunken” pears), with zabaglione custard
| November 12, 2012 | Posted by ameliaps under autumn, dessert, fruit, Italian, thanksgiving, tradition |
The summer traveled by fast; then fall came…and went, and it is winter outside already. So the thermometer says, and my mood. The daily occupations constantly refilling my cup, without room for a breath, have been a distraction away from my writing. So I welcome this quiet evening, as I am alone in the home,… more
Colomba pasquale (Easter dove) – mini-cakes
| April 5, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under cake, dessert, easter, Italian, spring, tradition |
For Easter lunch I made “Colomba pasquale” which literraly means Easter Dove in Italian.It is a traditional Italian Easter sweet and soft risen bread which contains orange peel (zested or candied) and is topped with a sugar crust and often almonds. The dove is a universal symbol of peace and rebirth and in the Catholic tradition it also… more
Panettone (Italian Christmas fruit cake)
| November 24, 2009 | Posted by ameliaps under cake, candied fruit, christmas, dessert, fruit, holidays, Italian, panettone, raisins, tradition |
Being Italian, Christmas is not Christmas without the traditional fruit cake called Panettone.I never thought I would be able to make it successfuly at home. It has always been one of those few food items that we purchase already made…but the holidays are approaching and I tend to get home sick. So I looked everywhere in… more
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