Tag: Torrone

The Season of Greetings is Here

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Christmas holidays in Italy is not just the 25th, but we celebrate the 26 as well, St. Stephen Day, the one that in Canada is called Boxing Day. A lovely card from a first grader! The frenzy starts on the 24, with the last minute shopping. Stores are open until very late. Then, according to […]

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Torrone Tasting (and making)

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While in Cremona I had a taste of different brands of torrone. It was the “Torrone Festival”, so it was difficult to pass. I found that there is a difference from one brand to another. It can be too sweet, or too ”lemony”, or not crunchy enough. Torrone should not stick to your teeth, but […]

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