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desserts

Tiramisu – an aphrodisiac pick-me-up

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

There’s some fierce competition laying claim to the invention of Tiramisu – one of Italy’s most famous desserts. This amazingly sweet and delicious dish has spread throughout Italy and finds itself on the menus of restaurants in every corner of the world – whether they’re Italian or not! The Origins of Tiramisu The origins of [...]

Zuppa Inglese – the story of an Italian Trifle

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Zuppa Inglese, loosely translated as English Soup, is an extremely popular Italian dessert found primarily in the Northern-Central regions of the peninsula – Tuscanny, Emilia-Romagna, the Marche and Umbria. Rich in ingredients, it’s similar to the traditional English trifle, but is nearly always home-made! Sitting in a rustic restaurant in the hills outside the seaside [...]

Panettone – an Italian christmas cake

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Panettone, alongside Pandoro, is a christmas staple throughout Italy (and in various parts of the world where Italian emigrants settled, in particular Argentina, Brazil and other parts of Latin America). It’s a type of light bread sweatened with candied fruits, raisins, and lemon zest – and in variations chocolate or custard. Where does the name [...]