Bocconotti translate to “Little Mouthfuls”, and that is exactly what they are. Traditional little treats made all over Italy using a simple pastry and a filling of either jam, preserves or chocolate that deliver a mouthful burst of sweet deliciousness. I have memories of my Nonna making something similar that she would fill with the…
biscuits
Honey Biscuits
These biscuits are simple, rustic, not overly sweet, but all the same, utterly addictive. They are the kind of biscuit an Italian Nonna would have in the biscuit jar, year-round, ready for dunking in coffee any time of the day. That’s exactly where this recipe came from, my Nonna. My mother tells me she can…
Cantucci
Cantucci are traditional almond biscuits similar to ‘biscotti’ that originated from the Italian region of Tuscany. They are delicious, but very hard in texture so what most Italians would do is dunk them in their morning coffee, or in a glass of Vin Santo, which softens them up just enough to devour easily. Vin Santo…
Nacatole
I can’t remember a day in my childhood we did not have a container of these in the pantry. I can’t even remember how often Mum would make them, but when she did, she made lots. Enough to give some away to friends and family, and plenty to store in the white recycled containers she…
