For week 2 of Italian heritage month, Daniela, Angelo’s granddaughter, picks a staple Italian snack that is her favorite for so many reasons! Daniela’s pick is La Bella Romana Taralli.
Taralli offer a unique blend of flavors that are both comforting and satisfying. The combination of the salty dough, the subtle sweetness of the wine, and the aromatic herbs creates a delicious and well-balanced snack. They are often enjoyed with a glass of wine, particularly a light white like a Pinot Grigio.
Our La Bella Romana brand is imported from Italy and come in many different varieties! These include rosemary and potato, black pepper, paprika, and fennel. Though they are all delicious and different, Daniela’s go to is the classic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. They are like comfort food and she loves them so much she brings them on any vacation or outing– she even brought La Bella Romana taralli with her to Italy! They remind her of our Nonna Romana because Nonna always used to have taralli to snack on in her house.
Taralli can be enjoyed in many ways. They are a great snack on their own, but they can also be paired with other foods. Here are a few ideas:
- Appetizer: Serve taralli with a dip like hummus, pesto, or olive tapenade.
- Side dish: Enjoy taralli as a side dish to a salad or soup.
- Snack: Pack taralli in your lunchbox or purse for a quick and satisfying snacks
- As a topping: you can crumble taralli over soup or salad for a crunchy topping
Around Easter time, you will find large, sugar coated taralli that we make fresh in our bakery!
Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy snack or a tasty addition to a charcuterie board, taralli are a great option to try.
Check back next week for Giancarlo’s pick!
Feeding Families & Their Traditions from Generation to Generation
