In Italy, a proverb says “Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi” (Christmas with your family, Easter with whoever you want). As Christmas, also Easter is a very felt holidays, and that is when plenty of events are organized throughout our region. How is Easter celebrated, especially in Le Read more…
Last year I (wholeheartedly) talked about a typical, rich Easter breakfast with a promise to add the recipe for frittata con mentuccia (a kind of omelet with mint) later. And since Easter is approaching, here it is: I have to thank Elke for the research work! She found found different Read more…
Easter 2021 (well, also Easter 2020) is nothing but usual for us, in Le Marche. In fact, we usually go out and enjoy very big meals (that last between 3 and 4 hours) in restaurants or with our families on Easter Sunday. This year we are forced to celebrate at Read more…
When I was a child, I was not fully aware of the meaning of the procession taking place in my little hamlet on Good Friday. The only thing that I knew was that I was really impressed by the people setting up the small lights from the early afternoon, the Read more…
Today you should feel very honoured. You’re about to read the most precious recipe Mamma Graziella has in her cookbook. She’s very jealous of this one, and she’s kindly sharing it with you. Pizza di formaggio is an important part of the tradition of our family, and I grew up Read more…
According to the Catholic Creed, Easter Sunday marks the end of a very strict time, namely Quaresima , the Lent. For the farmers in Le Marche, eating even less than they used to do was an evidence of great faith. As a consequence, Easter Sunday was a great moment of Read more…