Christmas, Customs and Traditions, Recipes, Tuscan Specialties
Befanini Cookies with rainbow sprinkles
Befanini cookies are traditional biscuits of northern Tuscany baked during Italian Christmas holidays. To me, these delicious and colored cookies always marked the beginning of Epiphany celebrations, the 5th January, and also a sign of the upcoming return to the normal life. Read More
Customs and Traditions, Recipes
Cenci, the traditional pastries of Carnival
Cenci are one of the typical sweets of Carnival of Italy. Along with the tradition of wearing costumes and participate in a parade throughout the region, as the Carnevale di Viareggio, Carnival means also delicious food. Read More