Torrone: the Christmas treat par excellence

Torrone: the Christmas treat par excellence

Torrone is a traditional Italian treat widespread throughout the entire country, which is typically consumed during Christmas time. Actually, even though Torrone is mainly consumed during Christmas, Italians do eat it all year. Everyone, or almost everyone, has...
Christmas markets in Italy, the ones not to miss

Christmas markets in Italy, the ones not to miss

Experience Christmas at its most Although Christmas is a purely religious holiday, in Italy the cultural component is just as important, if not more so. Among decorated streets, Christmas trees, nativity scenes, lights, endless and wonderful family meals, the...
Marzipan, a very ancient sweet tradition

Marzipan, a very ancient sweet tradition

Since the Arabic domination to the present days, marzipan has always been the main character of festivities. The term ‘marzipan‘ comes from Arabic maw-thabán, the name of a middle-eastern silver coin that corresponded to a certain quantity of a sweet dough...