breads and different types of sweet treats
Ciao a tutti! Confetti are traditional treats from Italy. They are widely known all over Italy and have been used since ancient times as a type of candy. What they are is actually almonds covered in pure white sugar. They were usually eaten among noble families and are used to decorate pastries and cakes. The […]
Ciao a tutti! I sometimes get frustrated from people who consistently ask me why I continue to check what is in my food. Not that I am really bothered, because I am happy to explain what it means to eat a plant-based diet; but it’s the faces they sometimes make when I check and inspect […]
Ciao a tutti! Bruschetta (pronounced broo-sketta) is a great authentic Italian appetizer that can be found just about anywhere in Italy, although the region of Lazio, home to Rome, is very popular for this appetizer. Bruschetta is super easy to make at home. In fact, it requires very few ingredients, is quick to prepare and […]
Ciao a tutti! Pane carasau is a traditional flatbread of Sardinia: and it is 100% vegan. The flatbread is actually a quite ancient recipe and can keep for months. Ingredients are water, salt, flour and yeast: exactly what bread ingredients should be! It can be similar to the flatbread found in the middle east and […]
Ciao a tutti! Typical Festive Bread from Sardinia Unfortunately you are not going to find many traditional plates that are vegan. Even the traditional salad here is “Insalata di Mare” (seafood salad). But here is one bread you will not have to worry about if you are attending a wedding meal. Funny name, maybe, but […]