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Receta Nudo’s Italian Torrone and Adopt A Tea Garden Program; Plus A Food Gal Giveaway
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An Italian specialty candy perfect for the holidays.
Sticky, sweet and crunchy — that’s Italian torrone.
This traditional confection is made the time-honored way by hand by Torronificio Trapani in Southern Italy with a family recipe that’s more than 200 years old.
Now, Nudo Italia has made it available in the United States. The gourmet food company sells a 7-ounce, 10-inch-long slab for $15.
Recently, I had a chance to try a sample.
The white nougat looks like Christmas, itself. It’s packed to the gills with almonds, too. Orange honey gives it a rounder flavor. And the bitter edge of the almonds ensures this treat isn’t cloying.
It’s a stick-to-your-teeth candy that’s fairly addictive.
A nice up…
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