Crostata di Ricotta & Viscioli – Ricotta & Sour Cherry Tart
Each time we visit Rome, one of our last stops before the airport is Boccione, the kosher bakery on the Via del Portico d’ Octavia in the heart of Rome’s Ghetto. Taking home some of their Pizza Ebraica or Jewish Pizza is a must; a burnt cookie slab of sorts filled with almonds & candied fruit. The tiny Boccione is one of the ghetto’s historic sights, dating back to 1815, continuously run by the Limentani Family. Grazilla, the family matriarch runs the shop with the help of her granddaughters and niece.
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Chocolate Panforte
Being a lover of candied fruit, toasted nuts, and spice, Panforte has always been appealing to me, even as a child. An Italian confection of sorts, somewhere between candy and fruitcake, Panforte is dense and rich with the the traditional smells of the Christmas season. Panforte dates back to 13th century Siena originally prepared by…
Holiday Dolce Italian Style
December at Casa Barbarito meant it was time to start baking in mass quantity. La Momma’s repertoire was limited to Anginetti and Pizelles which took over every surface of her apartment. Tray upon tray of cookies were prepared to distribute in the days leading up to Christmas, every member of the family had a list…
Thanksgiving Italian Style
Our Thanksgiving, whether it be on the East or West Coast has had an Italian twist ever since I can remember. Growing up there was always the traditional antipasto platter and trays of lasagna before the turkey. The dinner ended with the typical pumpkin pie, but a box of pastry from Paterson Pastry Shop…
Treviso Pumpkin Cake – Torta di Zucca di Treviso
My passion for the history and traditions of the Italian Jewish community is continually reflected in the dishes I am drawn to. Some time ago La Mamma gifted me Cucina Ebraica – Flavors of the Italian Jewish Kitchen, by the one and only Joyce Goldstein. The book is a compilation of well researched history, traditions…
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