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Who invented the Tiramisù?

November 3rd, 2011

Tiramisù, Italian DessertCredits: Locali storici d’Italia

Tiramisù is one of the most famous desserts in the world because it is sweet, gorgeous, fabulous, superb and the list could go on for ever…but Who invented this perfect Italian dessert?
At the beginning the recipe was a traditional “snack” for the elderly and for children because of the simplicity of its ingredients…while the ingredient, which made tiramisù so popular around the world, was the cocoa. The idea to add the magic ingredient to the ancient recipe came to the Madame Alba di Pillo, and to a young cook, Paolo Linguanotto, in the late 1960 in Treviso.

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Top 5 Italian Desserts

September 9th, 2010

What are the most popular Italian desserts?

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A tasty trip through Italian culinary traditions to discover 5 delicious desserts produced in the peninsula

As you maybe know (and as I recalled a few times in my previous articles) Italy has many differences from region to region. These differences deal with language (or dialects!), traditions, way of living and of thinking, and of course, food. Let’s focus on the part of the meal which I personally prefer (ok, it depends on the meal: I would change with pleasure my dessert with a good risotto alla pescatora, I admit it!). Anyway, I love desserts! Every Italian region has its typical recipes, but there are many Italian desserts which are became national (and/or international) that you can find everywhere. Here’s my top five Italian desserts, which includes both of the mentioned kinds of desserts. Which one do you prefer?
1) Tiramisù
Tiramisù is maybe the most popular dessert among Italian specialties; it deserves the first position in my Top-5-italian desserts-list! Tiramisù’s original recipe comes from the northern region of Veneto. (Additionally, it is my favourite one!)
2) Cassata Siciliana

Typical of Sicily, the Cassata is a delicious dessert made of Italian ricotta cheese, sponge cake, candied peel, filling of chocolate or vanilla.
3) Panna Cotta

Italian Panna Cotta is a delicious dessert coming from Piemonte region, but you can find it almost everywhere. This popular Italian dessert is usually served with wild fruit coulis, chocolate or caramel sauce.
4) Babà

The Babà is typical of Campania, and especially of Naples, although it has Poland origins. The Neapolitan babà is known all over Italy, but you can find the original one just in Campania.
5) Tartufo di Pizzo

The last Italian dessert in my top-5-Italian-desserts-list is typical from Calabria region and has ancient origins. It is my second favourite on this list. Never tasted? Just try, and then tell me!
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