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30/3/2015

Easter Goodies of Southern Lazio

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almond and pistachio spread, itri
dolce di cicerone, formia
milk chocolate easter egg, itri
colomba di cicerone, formia
pasticceria Troiano
pasticceria Troiano
As Easter is almost upon us we went on a mission for Easter goodies travelling to Formia, Itri and Serrone in the provinces of Latina, and Frosinone. 

You might think it's a bit of a way to go for grocery shopping but we disagree. 

From the chocolate factory in Itri - Chocolart - we bought an Easter egg {milk chocolate} and 2 small jars of chocolate spread - almond, and pistachio. 

We couldn't wait to try them and we weren't disappointed. We've almost finished the egg and have opened the jars of spread. 

It's all good! 
We will be back for more!
From the pastry shop in Formia - Pasticceria Troiano - we bought their speciality - Colomba di Cicerone - and were given a small bag of local cakes - called "Il Dolce di Cicerone" as a gift, which are made with almonds, pistachios, orange peel, pine nuts, and honey....and they're delicious!

The Colomba has been created using similar ingredients to the local little cakes, rather than following the traditional recipe - and we promise you it's worth the money!

Troiano also has a corner coffee bar and a few tables on the outdoor pavement terrace, with views of the tourist port. 

From Serrone we thought we'd better opt for something savoury, after all the sweet stuff, so we bought a Ciambella Serronese, which is made from flour, eggs, olive oil, aniseed, milk and lemon - although you don't taste the lemon. The recipe has been handed down through generations and was originally called "Ciammella". In times past a man would offer this to the woman he wanted to marry as it was a sign of his and his family's wealth. Men also would sometimes wear them around the wrist so that they could easily take a nibble whilst working the fields. Below is the bakery where you can buy them - on the main road just before Serrone in La Forma on via Prenestina.

Another firm favourite from the same town (head to Bar Lazio) is their specialty Panettone made with Cesanese wine which gives a lovely richness, and their newest creation - the Easter Colomba also made with Cesnaese wine but we confess we've not had chance to try that yet.
ciammella serrone
ciambella serronese
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