Cenci: Sweet Knots of Carnival Joy I remember the first time I tasted cenci. It was at a vibrant Carnevale celebration in Venice, the air thick with the scent of sweet pastries and the sounds of laughter. A kind nonna pressed a handful of these delicate, golden knots into my hand, dusted with an ethereal … Read more
Cenci: Delicate Italian Bow Ties for Carnival and Beyond My grandmother Emilia, a whirlwind of flour and laughter, always made Cenci during Carnival. I remember standing on a wobbly stool, mesmerized as she transformed a simple dough into these delicate, ribbon-like pastries. The scent of warm vanilla and fried dough filled her tiny kitchen, a … Read more