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Culinary Dictionary: Pane del Pescatore

by Gaiaculinary dictionary, dizionario di cucina, foods of florence April 19, 2015One Comment

Pane del Pescatore, which means “fisherman’s bread,” is a bun-shaped, shortbread pastry enriched with dried fruits and nuts. Its name derives from the fact that fishermen used to take it on board with them during journeys at sea. Because it has butter and sugar in it, in fact, it keeps longer moist than common bread.

Shopping List: Torta Pistocchi

by GaiaSenza categoria March 9, 20152 Comments

Torta Pistocchi is a rich, velvety chocolate cake that has the texture of a fondant. It originated with a recipe that only includes dark chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder, and heavy cream. These ingredients make the cake deliciously moist, creamy and dense.