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Living a Life in Colour

a guide to Italian food, wine and culture

S is for Spring – Esse biscuits from Veneto

March 27, 2018 By wooweiduan Leave a Comment

These delicate, lemony biscuits are a hint that winter is over and Easter is on its way. They are deceptively robust so they actually are the perfect dipping biscuit to accompany tea, coffee or even hot chocolate. Dipped in chocolate, Esse biscuits transform into a decadent standalone treat.  Esse biscuits are traditionally made at home… 

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Casatiello: an iconic centuries-old recipe for Easter bread

April 11, 2017 By wooweiduan Leave a Comment

Next week I will share with you a recipe for casatiello (a savoury Easter bread with salami, cheese, ham and eggs from Campania)

I remember my first Easter in Italy. A group of friends had planned to go to Naples to see the museums and eat at the famous pizzerias. Afterwards we would explore the islands and the Amalfi coast. Upon arriving in Naples, we went into a bakery looking for picnic fodder and on the counter sat… 

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Agnello di sfoglia: just when you thought mille-feuille could not get better

March 28, 2017 By wooweiduan Leave a Comment

Easter is upon us and chocolate eggs and bunnies are popping up everywhere. Less represented in the Easter array is the spring lamb. The ubiquitous Colomba (a fluffy dove-shaped Easter cake flavoured with candied citron zest) may be the most popular Italian Easter cake. However, there is another Easter cake which shares the same origin… 

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The fairy tale origin of Pastiera: the quintessential Italian Easter tart

March 31, 2015 By wooweiduan Leave a Comment

Pastiera (ricotta Easter tart)

Pastiera is a traditional Easter dish and is one of the most famous dishes in Naples. The story of its origin begins with a fairy tale, that the Neapolitans made offerings to mermaid named Partenope to thank her for her beautiful voice. They offered flour and orange blossom water to both symbolise the wealth of… 

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