Tag: Easter

There is no Easter without Torta Pasqualina

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Torta Pasqualina (the name is a reminder of Easter = Pasqua in Italian); is a light wrapper of puff pastry containing beets, eggs and ricotta cheese to celebrate Easter and spring. It is typical of Ligurian cuisine, but appreciated in every region of Italy. Typical of Spring and its products: eggs, herbs, new onions, marjoram, […]

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April come she will ðŸŽ¶

.Reading time 4 minutes.

Ready for Easter? I am! Easter in Italy is a big affair because we have also Easter Monday as a holiday. It once was my favorite day because of the traditional picnic that takes place that day—often ruined by rain though. 😕😌 But I also loved Easter because as a child I (likely, … if […]

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