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special box Festino Santa Rosalia – Italian Cuisine

An original box set made by the historic Palermo candy factory Terranova to celebrate Santuzza, in the year without a procession and processions due to the Covid emergency

The popular festival most loved by the people of Palermo boasts a history spanning four centuries. Over time, only the landing of Garibaldi and the bombs of the Second World War interrupted the Feast of Santa Rosalia, an extraordinary mix between the sacred and the profane in which citizens manifest all their devotion to the Santuzza. This year the new security rules for the containment of Covid-19 will not allow the organization of mass secular and religious moments, which usually take place between 10 and 15 July, the date of the discovery of the bones of the Saint in Monte Pellegrino in 1624, in full plague, And so the 2020 edition of the Festino will take on a more spiritual and virtual dimension, with the key events broadcast online.

We bring the Festino to your home

A serious blow for Palermo, and for the people of Palermo, who will have to give up the procession and the colorful and fragrant stalls on July 14 at the Foro Italico, where the triumphal chariot passes Porta Felice and the fireworks over the sea celebrate the patron saint of the city. For lovers of the Festino, the historic factory Newfoundland – deeply linked to Santuzza – decided to create a box with all the typical delicacies of that day in mid-July. Giacomo Terranova, fifth generation of a family of master candy makers, has decided to call it "Festino" to pay homage to Rosalia and bring tradition to the homes of all devotees: «My family in the past" armed "the cart at the Marina. It was produced at the time and the freshly made sweets were delivered to the customers. The idea We bring the Festino to your home retraces the memory of my ancestors. We are proud of our history and that we can offer it to everyone, not only to the people of Palermo, but also to those who love Sicily and its delicacies .

The special box

Inside the box there are the scented notes of the caramel of the typical donuts, the colors of the country ice cream, the delicious nougats and the famous homemade candies carob, anise, pomegranate, prickly pear, sesame and honey flavors produced in the historic Newfoundland factory, for 130 years always in via Albergheria, in the popular district of Ballaro.

Great attention also to the packaging of the box, embellished with an illustration of Santa Rosalia by the Palermo watercolorist Giorgio D’Amato. The link with traditions is in fact a constant in the activity of the Newfoundlands. The whole production process, from the selection of raw materials to the packaging of the products, proudly carries the Sicilian brand. In recent years the company, famous for its iconic carob candies, has decided to focus on honey, jams and other typical confectionery products, always in the wake of promoting the Sicilian identity and the agro-food excellence of which the Island is rich. .

To order your own box at home, and enjoy some magic of the Festino from home, just connect to the dedicated section of the Terranova online shop (shipments throughout Italy).

The special box Festino Santa Rosalia. — The special box Festino Santa Rosalia (photo Salvatore Spatafora).

At the park or by the sea: in Rome picnic in box. that's how – Italian Cuisine

From sandwiches to quiches, from bagels to husbands, imagination has no limits and delivery arrives directly to the park chosen for your picnic

Never before has the desire to be outdoors open its way. At the same time, due to the lockdown, many bars, patisseries and restaurants have refined their organization skills for delivery and take away. On the other hand, in times of crisis it is necessary to invent new commercial proposals and, if not already there, to launch a fashion. This is the case with picnics, with boxes that are already beautiful ready to take to the park or directly on the beach. Just arrange the delivery (home or takeaway) in time for departure and you're done. We have selected the five proposals that are depopulating in Rome.

Experience Bistrot Villa Pamphili

Who better than the Vivi Bistrot that is already in the park. For them, the picnic is an art and the precursors in terms of baskets can be defined without fear. On the other hand, the location of one of the offices of the Vivi Bistrot in the heart of Villa Pamphili is a wedding invitation. The game is simple: just order your picnic at least an hour before and everything will be ready to eat barefoot in the park in front. In the Deluxe version you can also book the classic wicker basket with the towel and your front row seat. Consistent with the green atmosphere in which it is located, the Vivi Bistrot is keen to offer rigorously compostable packaging and its proposals range from sandwiches to quiches, from organic salads to hamburgers.

Coromandel

A picnic in Piazza Navona? It has never been easier. Just book your picnic box (but also brunch or any of the appetizing dishes of chef Ornella De Felice) and go to Coromandel, which is just a stone's throw away, to collect it in person. Alternatively, wherever you are, there is Cosaporto that takes you there. Among Coromandel's proposals, sandwiches, bagels, quiches, pancakes and plumcakes, in short, everything that comes to mind is good that can be eaten in a brunch or an outdoor picnic.

Café Merenda

While under the sign Cafè Merenda you can read "Desserts and cuisine" makes it clear how many delicacies can be found in this delightful corner of Marconi. A place where you feel good, but which, if necessary, will reach you anywhere in Rome with its boxes. With the lockdown, the pastry chef / cook Chiara Caruso has specialized in the preparation of boxes for all tastes, from breakfast to brunch, sweet and savory. The leavened products are exceptionally well made, but the savory whims that Chiara prepares for the boxes dedicated to brunch do not disappoint either. Small anticipation, the family picnic box is out, which also includes a children's menu, with gifts for the little ones: a little attention that is appreciated.

Le Levain

The famous Roman boulangerie-pâtisserie led by Giuseppe Solfrizzi has recently launched its online shop, through which you can order all the delights, both sweet and savory, that the pastry chef prepares. Apulian by birth and French by training, Solfrizzi ranges easily from French pastries to focaccias, from baguettes to loaves. He also recently launched the Pic Nic Box, a combination of products for two that contains baguettes, two tasty quiches, a leavened dessert, three delicious macarons and two sweet verrines to combine with a selection of fruit juices. It can be ordered by calling or writing to the shop and on request it is delivered directly to the entrance of the chosen park.

Antico Forno Roscioli

The famous bakery of the Roscioli brothers has also started to deliver throughout Rome, with the collaboration of Cosaporto, with whom it has developed a series of boxes. They are not explicitly designed for picnics, but in any case for a tasty lunch, perhaps with savory croissants, maritozzi, sandwiches, or bagels (or all these things together, it depends on how many you are). There are also sweet proposals and the legendary pizza box of the Roscioli brothers, who can possibly be added to the order for a really tasty picnic.

If there is frost on the frozen food box? – Italian Cuisine

Ice, frost, ruined boxes: what to pay attention to in order to choose the best frozen products to buy

In recent years, attention has increased towards an increasingly healthy, balanced, selected and safe diet from a health and hygiene point of view. When it comes to frozen foods, are you really able to choose the best products? In the past it was believed that nothing could compete with the characteristics of fresh products, but modern technologies and the cold chain allow you to eat healthy meals simply by relying on frozen products.

In addition to being practical, frozen foods are an excellent alternative as they maintain the organoleptic properties of the foods themselves. We must remember, however, of treat frozen products carefully and make sure the supermarket does the same. So what are the guidelines for choosing the right products? Gourmet Italia, a Dr. Schär Group company specializing in the production of frozen ready meals, highlights two fundamental aspects to pay attention to when buying a frozen product.

If there is frost, it is ok

The frost on the packaging is nothing alarming. It is due to a simple temperature change from very low to a slightly higher one which causes a slight sublimation of the liquids and the formation of frost.

If there is ice, it is not a good thing

On the other hand, if you notice ice, it means that there has been an interruption in the cold chain and therefore a potential proliferation of microbes. In this case the product is no longer in optimal conditions.

Only intact packaging

At the time of purchase, you must also check the packaging, which must be intact and well closed, must not show cuts or tears. If the packaging is wet, or appears to have been wet, avoid purchasing.

Last in the cart

To preserve the characteristics that distinguish them, frozen foods must remain at a constant temperature of – 18 °. For this reason, they must be purchased last and, if the journey home is long or the season is hot, it is useful to store them in the fridge bags in order to avoid rising temperatures during transport home. Once you get home, place them immediately in the freezer and, if a product is partially defrosted, it is better to consume it in a few days by keeping it in the fridge.

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