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Italian Easter traditions at the table

Lasagna, lamb and pastiera (wheatberry cake) are only a few of the classic foods Italians normally enjoy during the Easter celebrations. Here is the rest.

Pasqua and Pasquetta. 8 savoury recipes typical of the Italian Easter tradition

Colomba, chocolate eggs, pastiera: the sweet Easter recipes of Italy are many and amazing, but on Italian tables on Easter Sunday there is also a multitude of typically regional delights.

Easter eggs: 7 curious traditions from around the world

In Poland they're painted and embellished with wax, in Argentina they are prepared in a maxi version: this is how Easter eggs are around the world.

Seasonal April fruits and veggies: what to buy

Those with a sweet tooth will be glad: strawberry days are here again. But also leaf lettuce, asparagus and the first broad beans. April brings spring to the dining table: here's what to buy at the market.

History of Neapolitan pastiera, the symbol of Easter

Made with ricotta, cooked wheat and shortcrust pastry, pastiera is one of the most popular Easter cakes in Italy. Here’s the history and the recipe.

Colomba, the Italian Easter cake

In Italy there is no Easter without the traditional dove-shaped cake: here's the story of the colomba.

Easter breakfast in Italy: the traditional recipes

There are plenty of Italian recipes for Easter, a deeply Christian festival with a table full of sweet and savory symbolic specialties. And, among the many Italian traditions, there is the one of Sunday breakfast.

Meringue. History, origins and recipes that see it as the protagonist

Elegant and graceful, considered cloying by many, but in any case essential in the art of confectionery: an ode to meringue and its many variations.

Italian espresso: corto, ristretto, lungo and with a "mosca"

In Italy there are many other ways to enjoy espresso coffee, shared from North to South of the Peninsula. Here are the most common ones.

Gelato Day. Guide to spotting quality gelato in 16 easy steps

Back to focusing on gelato, mainly because everyone loves it and because not enough has actually been disclosed yet. Gelato we believe can be enjoyed year round, releasing it from summer seasonal restraints. Here is how to recognize a good...
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