Repurposing Panettone and Pandoro
The holiday season may seem like a distant memory, however like the ghost of Christmas past, remnants may still be found amidst the goods stocked in the kitchen cupboards. One such festive clinger, the Italian fruitcake known as, panettone. While a buttery slice makes a nice accompaniment to a cup of coffee or tea, a […]
Sant’Ambrogio: Panettone Patron
Another day, another celebration in Italy. December 7th is the Feast Day of Sant’Ambrogio (St. Ambrose) who happens to be the patron of the metropolis of Milano. On this date, that is also the Eve of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (another highly celebrated day across the peninsula), the northern city is alive with […]
Panettone Panini with Bauli Canada
Panettone, a classic confection of the Christmas season. For those who may be unfamiliar with the sweet loaf, it is an Italian festive staple. Hailing from the northern city of Milan, its name Panettone translates to “big bread”. It is made of dough similar to sourdough that traditionally gets sweetened with candied orange peel, and […]
How Italy Does Italian: Italy at the Table
It is said that Italians embrace le gioie della tavola (the joys of the table), for it is in gathering around the table where warmth, joy and magic are created, in particular when it comes to what is on the plate. Those joys were definitely evident recently at an event called “How Italy Does Italian: […]