Difference MakersThe Advertising spot above is reserved for companies,people and organizations that are making a difference in the Italian and Italian American communities. It's a free spot and changes periodically. Are you making a difference? Contact me. | A Farewell to EasterOne last look at the Easter goodies until next year. I asked mom why we only made some of these delicious treats during Easter…. and she explained that they couldn’t afford to do it all the time when she was growing up in Calabria and they also took advantage of certain ingredients such as pork meat/sopressata,which they made in the winter months. Made sense then….. but maybe I’ll make it again soon:) Buona Pasquetta! 
Ricotta Pie…. SOOOO Good!
Pastiera…. YUM! (both compliments of the family bakers:)
And last but certainly not least….. one of my favorites:Pizza Chena or Pizza Ripiena,Pizza Rustica or as we call it in our dialect Pitta Chena.
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Your food is my food,and my food is your food! haha Same,same!
Delicious. Happy little Easter,Joe
My compliments to all your wonderful family bakers!! Traditional works of art!!!
We were lucky enough to get invited to an Italian get together on Easter Sunday and I got to try Pastiera in real life. It tasted just as good as yours looks,bliss.
OMG –what is that last thing,Joe?? I’ve NEVER heard of that here. I’m such a phony!
I saw your Pastiera maryann…looked great!
Marie.. the only problem is they work too much
Thanks Amanda…I really liked the ricotta pie though. Little slices:)
Cherrye,that’s my favorite! Pizza Chena (Chena is dialect for Ripiena or Piena) loaded with all sorts of goodies. meat,eggs,potatoes…
Ok Joe,don’t take this personally,but I hate,really really,hate you. It is not fair that you have bakers in your family to enjoy such delish treats
Well,maybe I’ll like you more if you shared….that ricotta pie looks so good!!
Hope you had a Buona Pasqua!!
xoxo
Robin,I wish there was a personal trainer in the family too:) Sharing is good! next time!
Wow! That Pitta Chena looks very good!
Has my mouth watering,it does.
Could you please post the recipe,please?
All the best from Italy,
Alex
Thanks Alex…I will have to post the recipe but can’t make any promises to when. I’ll let you know. Saluti!
Buona la pastieraaaaaa,io ho l’unica mamma napoletana incapace di farla!!!
Dany triste
non ci credo Dany…alla fine solo il mio cognato e’capace.:) grazie della visita!
That looks delicious,it’s been a long time since I have had such a beautiful rustic pie.
Thanks Julie. We need to start making it 2-3 times a year instead of just once!
Wow,these look great!
thanks for stopping by April.
yummmy……. thanks for the hints ,i’d adore to adhere to your weblog as generally as i can.possess a wonderful day~~