Pasqua (Easter) is another perfect occasion for Italians to take advantage of the great food we cook (or buy) seasonally! Although I have seen them around all year with different wrappings, chocolate eggs are only available for Easter in Italy. Big or small, with many types of chocolate or topping, with or without surprise inside,…

Carnevale is the period that goes from the Epifania (January 6) until Ash Wednesday. It is a season for pranks and jokes, for children to dress up a throw confetti everywhere. In Italy there are many notable celebrations for Carnevale with different themes and events (more in my post on Carnevale). Here we are focusing…