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History, origins and production of marrons glacés
Delectably vintage, marrons glacés were a hit at aristocratic banquets in the 18th century. But who invented them? Who makes them today? Here are some interesting facts about the product.
Parrozzo, the dessert loved by poet Gabriele D’Annunzio
One of the most famous Abruzzo desserts is parrozzo. A more modern and equally delicious variant of the cake is pan dell'orso: here are the Christmas treats from Abruzzo.
Christmas pasta casserole: 3 typical Italian recipes
Pasta casserole cannot be missed on the Italian Christmas tables. Here are 3 delicious recipes.
Torrone: plain or chocolate?
According to some torrone was born in ancient Rome, others say it came from China through the Arabs: in any case, today it is one of the most popular Italian Christmas dessert.
Christmas dried fruit and nuts: walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, figs and dates
From walnuts to almonds, from hazelnuts to dates, baskets full of nuts and dried fruit are present in every Italian home at Christmastime.
Struffoli: a Christmas treat from Naples
To characterise the creations of fried balls, decorations made of honey and candied fruit, without forgetting diavulilli, the typical coloured sprinkles. Here are the Italian struffoli.
The Yule log. The sweet tradition of the Christmas tree trunk
The ritual is widespread mostly in Scandinavian countries and Northern Europe, while the dessert recipe has also landed in Piemonte: the Yule log is a roll of biscuit dough stuffed with jams, spreads, fresh cream and fruit.
Tuscan Christmas: panforte and ricciarelli
Panforte and ricciarelli represent the traditional Tuscan Christmas treats. Both the desserts are popular throughout the country, even if their fame is inextricably linked to the city of Siena. Here is the history.
Panettone and pandoro, the desserts of Italian Christmas
Panettone and Pandoro are the Italian Christmas classics. Here is the history of these two cakes.
Gender equality. Interview with Angela Velenosi
THE GAMBERO ROSSO FOUNDATION IS STARTING A NEW COLUMN DEDICATED TO WOMEN. NOT ONLY BECAUSE WE BELIEVE IN PINK QUOTAS, BUT BECAUSE GENDER AWARENESS-RAISING IS ESSENTIAL. AND IT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT TO BE THE VOICE OF WOMEN WHO HAVE ...Leggi altro
