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  • Facts & Stories

    Recipe. Sweet “Coal” ... Befana is Coming!

    I. I.(January 03, 2021)
    On January 6th, children and adults across Italy celebrate the epiphany by stuffing their stockings (and their faces) with various sweet treats, supposedly gifts from “La Befana,” a mythical old lady who comes down the chimney to bring candy to those who have been good and coal to those who misbehaved. But sometimes what looks like a punishment can reveal to be a tasty treat in disguise. That’s exactly the case with “carbone dolce” or sweet coal, for which you will find a recipe below.
  • Life & People

    It is Christmas. Let's sit Around the Dinner Table

    Mina Giunti(December 22, 2020)
    Each Italian region has its own Christmas specialties: fresh filled pastas, like tortellini and ravioli, the capon, or seafood cooked in different styles, and many savory and sweet pies. Christmas desserts are very important and range from the ubiquitous Panettone and Pandoro, to the Struffoli, Torrone, Panforte, Mustazzoli and many more.
  • Facts & Stories

    The Befana’s Sweet “Coal” Recipe

    R. C.(January 03, 2020)
    On January 6th, children and adults across Italy celebrate the epiphany by stuffing their stockings (and their faces) with various sweet treats, supposedly gifts from “La Befana,” a mythical old lady who comes down the chimney to bring candy to those who have been good and coal to those who misbehaved. But sometimes what looks like a punishment can reveal to be a tasty treat in disguise. That’s exactly the case with “carbone dolce” or sweet coal, for which you will find a recipe below.
  • Life & People

    "An Italian Auspicious Mind"... For the Coming Year...

    Otlylia Coppola(December 27, 2017)
    What could be better than celebrating the end of the old year and the start of the new year (in Italian il Capodanno) in an auspicious way? Of course food plays an important role. Lentils are always present in the traditional Italian Cenone di Capodanno... but let's see what's bring you good luck in the coming year
  • Dining in & out: Articles & Reviews

    An Authentic Italian Christmas at Table

    Coppola Otylia(December 20, 2016)
    Each Italian region has its own Christmas specialties: fresh filled pastas, like tortellini and ravioli, the capon, or seafood cooked in different styles, and many savory and sweet pies. Christmas desserts are very important and range from the ubiquitous Panettone and Pandoro, to the Struffoli, Torrone, Panforte, Mustazzoli and many more.
  • Life & People

    In the 'State of an Italian Auspicius Mind"... For the Coming Year...

    M.L.(December 29, 2014)
    What could be better than celebrating the end of the old year and the start of the new year (in Italian il Capodanno) in an auspicious way? Of course food plays an important role. Lentils are always present in the traditional Italian Cenone di Capodanno... but let's see what's bring you good luck in the coming year
  • Life & People

    Happy New Italian Year in an Auspicius Way...

    M.R.L.(December 30, 2012)
    Families and friends usually gather to await the new year and have a merry feast all together. Of course food plays an important role. Lentils are always present in the traditional Italian Cenone di Capodanno; in fact they symbolize money and good fortune for the coming year... and an important piece of advice: don’t forget to wear your red underwear on New Year’s Eve!