The Addormentasuocere The dessert you see in Italy is called “Addormentasuocere” which translated means to put the mother-in-law to sleep. Oh my God! What kind of name is that!!! It’s almonds, hazelnuts or peanuts covered in caramelized sugar. A classic to buy at fairs, amusement parks and, now once upon a time, at the movies....Read More
IF IT SNOWS IN ROME DON’T WORRY BE HAPPY Snow is not a phenomenon that occurs frequently in the Eternal City. But when it happens it always has a special charm because the city and its monuments take on an absolutely magical aspect. From various documents the first certified news of snow falling on Rome...Read More
The Three Kings or the Befana? Who is the Italian Befana? She is an old lady who on the night between January 5 and 6 brings a stocking with gifts and sweets to good children. If they were bad instead brings coal. Often we wonder if it is more important to celebrate the Befana, typical...Read More
The Nativity 2021 The nativity scene that has been set up in St. Peter’s Square for Christmas 2021 has made a long journey this time. It came to Rome from Peru and specifically from a village called Chopcca whose community has been declared a Cultural Heritage of Peru for its importance in the culture of...Read More
The Pandoro I want to tell you the story of the second Christmas dessert: the Pandoro. The true history of Pandoro is made of little legend and a lot of truth. It has a precise date, the date of the registration of the patent, exactly on October 14, 1894 in the name of Domenico Melegatti....Read More
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