Sweet tortelloni from Bologna. A Carnival recipe

Sweet tortelloni, usually fried, is a specialty of the Bologna Carnival. On the other hand, Carnival means fried food. Each city has its own mask and a handful of fried treats. Castagnole is probably the most widespread and versatile Italian Carnival sweets. Zeppole and chiacchiere belong mainly to the Southern Italian tradition, while frittelle (fritters) are more…

ByMonica19 February 20250Comments

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Sweet Tagliatelle Recipe, Typical Carnival Fried Treat

Sweet tagliatelle is a typical recipe of the Carnival season. The origins of sweet tagliatelle Although tagliatelle makes us think of Bologna , I believe that the origin of this recipe may be more Romagnola than Bolognese. Sweet tagliatelle adorns the windows of the city's best bakeries throughout the Carnival period. But in the…

ByMonica13 February 20210Comments

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Apple fritters of nonna Sara. Carnival’s tastes

I have to confess something. During Carnival, I don't love to dress up. On the other hand, I love all the sweets of this period. Me and the Carnival season I love the masks of the Italian tradition: Arlecchino, Pulcinella, Colombina. And the beautiful costumes of the Venice Carnival. The important thing is to admire and not have to dress…

ByMonica28 February 20190Comments

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Sfrappole of Carnival recipe: a typical Bolognese sweet treat

In Italian (and in Emilian) are called frappe. But if you're in Bologna during the Carnival, ask for s frappole. What a lovely term, isn't it? That "s" Bolognese floats between the lips, keeping the word as if suspended in the mouth. Sfrappole begin to be tasted already from the name. You can find these…

ByMonica18 February 20190Comments