Chiacchiere (Carnival Fried Pastries)

“A Carnevale ogni scherzo vale” (Anything goes at Carnival time). Carnevale (Italian Carnival or Mardi Gras) is celebrated 40 days before Easter and is the last chance to party before Ash Wednesday and the restrictions of Lent. In Italy we celebrates Carnevale with masquerade balls, goliardic parties and parades showcasing gigantic floats. Children, dressed up in costumes, throw […]

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“A World Of Sweets”, Episode #5 Tortelli Di Carnevale- Carnival Fritters (Italy) – Feat. Nonna Fernanda

http://vimeo.com/breadloveanddreams/nonnafernanda Today, March 8th, is a very special day for me! First of all, four years ago I gave birth to my adorable daughter Angelica! March 8th is also known as the International Women’s Day, a day to remember the political, social and economic achievements of the women and the discrimination and violence that women […]

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