Easter cakes

History and Tradition

The culinary tradition of Easter has ancient origins and is rooted in religious celebrations and seasonal rituals related to spring. Easter, as a festival of rebirth and life, is a symbolic moment that marks the end of winter and the beginning of a new season of growth and abundance. The culinary tradition of Easter reflects this connection to nature, fertility, and hope.

Easter, with its load of symbols and traditions, enriches itself each year with a particular flavor that only the typical sweets of this celebration can offer. In many regions of Italy, the Easter table is a cacophony of sweetness that not only tickles the palate but also tells stories of ancient traditions, of rituals that have roots in Christian and peasant culture.

One of the undisputed protagonists of these celebrations is the colomba pasquale, a sweet that symbolizes peace and resurrection. With its shape resembling a dove in flight, the colomba is made of a soft and delicate dough, enriched with candied orange peels and a crunchy glaze covered with almonds. Its origin dates back to the Middle Ages, but it was in the twentieth century that it took on the form and flavor we know today, becoming an icon of Easter throughout Italy.

Easter confectionery traditions, therefore, are not just a sensory pleasure, but carry with them the memory of centuries of stories, of struggles, and of rites that repeat every year, giving Italian families a moment of sweetness and sharing.

Spaghetti & Mandolino offers you a selection of typical Easter sweets to enrich your table during this important occasion.