Fifty Years at the Feast of St. Ann
By Tony Andriola The 115th Feast of St. Ann in Hoboken, NJ came to a close this past Sunday, and with it came a moment of reflection for me—marking 50...
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Fifty Years at the Feast of St. Ann
By Tony Andriola The 115th Feast of St. Ann in Hoboken, NJ came to a close this past Sunday, and with it came a moment of reflection for me—marking 50 years of vending at the feast, and a lifetime of...
Hard or soft torrone? What's the difference?
Torrone is a traditional Italian nougat candy made from egg whites, honey, and toasted nuts - almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, walnuts, or a combination. The main difference between hard and soft torrone lies in the texture and consistency of the candy....
Tony Torrone talks torrone with the Italian American Podcast
From January 2023 My dad, Tony, and I had a great conversation with the hosts of the Italian American podcast! Listen to hear us discuss the tradition of torrone at Christmas, how we transitioned our business from the feasts to...
Flamingi - The Finest Ingredients
A Sweet Delight for Pistachio and Torrone Lovers If you adore pistachios and prefer your torrone on the less-sweet side, you're in for a treat! Picture this: a luscious pie slice of Flamigni Pistachio Torrone, brimming with pistachios and crafted...
Over 188 Years Of Sperlari!
Sperlari Torrone Fans - the wait is over! We’re thrilled to showcase Sperlari Torrone, Chocolates, and Caramelle—a lineup of iconic Italian confections made with passion and quality since 1836. With nearly two centuries of expertise, Sperlari brings the flavors of Italian tradition to every bite, making each treat a celebration of authenticity.
Italian Hot Chocolate with Torrone Crumble
For an exciting twist, consider adding chunks of torrone - soft or hard. There are always some crumbles left over when you break a torrone block - sprinkle them on top of the hot chocolate or instead of marshmallows add a few pieces of soft torroncini!
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In Search of Pangiallo, the Christmas Bread of Rome
For centuries, Christmas “breads” have been a tradition in every region and city of Italy. Genoa has its pandolce, Milan has panettone, Verona has pandoro, Ferrara has panpepato, Siena has panforte and Rome has pangiallo. In America we are familiar...
Let's Talk Figs With Tony Torrone
The earliest memory I have of figs is from when I was 7 years old and my family went to visit friends. Arriving on a winter day and walking into the backyard, I noticed something standing about seven feet tall,...
Feast update from Tony Torrone
It was a tough decision, but after participating in Italian feasts for over 40 years, I decided to take a break. It feels strange to step away from events that help preserve Italian traditions and culture, and I will certainly...
Chopping Torrone in Vermont
Ciao a tutti! Last Saturday, as a business partner of the Vermont Italian Cultural Association (VICA), I was invited to share a table with them and Only Cannoli at the annual Burlington Food and Wine Festival. VICA is a wonderful...
Today is Festa della Donna! Auguri!
It's March 8th which means it's International Women's Day or Festa della Donna. International Women's Day is celebrated around the world to show solidarity and recognize the importance of women in society. The day was born out of political and social awareness...
The Godfather
From March 2022 By Tony Andriola You may know that the 50th anniversary remastered edition of Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather was released in theaters this month. But did you know that we set up the torrone stand for the...