An intense almond flavor, perfect for a coffee break. You may wonder why this sbrisolona is called “fake”. It is certainly real enough to eat! The name recalls the typical cake from Mantua (a beautiful city in the south of Lombardy) but with some differences. The sbrisolona cake is dry and crunchy (in fact, you…
Pan dei Morti (Bread of the Dead)
The Pan dei Morti (bread of the dead) are traditional Italian cookies prepared for the Day of Dead (Commemorazione dei Defunti) celebrated on November 2nd, the day following All Saint’s Day (Ognissanti). On these two holy days Italians honor the souls of deceased relatives and loved ones, and many believe that the spirits return to Earth…