Just gorgeous, Nancy! Roundness and egginess seems to be a constant at Easter. Andalucia, as I'm sure you know, has a round Easter bread with whole eggs, shell and all, set round the rim. Not sure if it happens all over Spain, think it's just in the south. And English Simnel cake has marzipan balls set around the top, one for each disciple - is the story. Myths pop up like daffodils in spring, given a chance!
What is more delicious, the Pizza Rustica, the 2nd century BC statue of Demeter or Proserpina or the potential trip to Enna! Nancy, the pastry was absolutely divine, the filling was marvelous. It is a celebration recipe of the first order!
Just gorgeous, Nancy! Roundness and egginess seems to be a constant at Easter. Andalucia, as I'm sure you know, has a round Easter bread with whole eggs, shell and all, set round the rim. Not sure if it happens all over Spain, think it's just in the south. And English Simnel cake has marzipan balls set around the top, one for each disciple - is the story. Myths pop up like daffodils in spring, given a chance!
A wonderful read, full of all that I love, the history, magic and goodness of traditional recipes, in combination with great expertise, thank you!
Wonder-filled wishes this Spring to you, from the Med!
What is more delicious, the Pizza Rustica, the 2nd century BC statue of Demeter or Proserpina or the potential trip to Enna! Nancy, the pastry was absolutely divine, the filling was marvelous. It is a celebration recipe of the first order!
Nothing about this seems kosher for Passover, but it does sound delicious.
Lovely. Solidarity - I mix Simnel Cake, Persephone and Violets in my latest substack.