That's what these little dry biscuits, which I espied on a bar counter this morning, are called - affogapreti or affucaparrini in Sicilian dialect. Traditionally, they were bigger and made at Easter.
I am always amazed at the different types of biscuits (or cookies as I now call them) there are in these Italian towns and most very regional. Sound like just the thing for Vin Santo. regards jmb
Liz, I think because they are so dry that you can't talk and eat them! So they "drowned out" the priest's interminable admonitions. That's what a friend here told me, anyway!
Oh...it was just a simple one, Welsh...I had a friend popping over to enjoy a chat and a few glasses of wine with me. He had a painting of mine that I'd given him and his wife, framed. I just put together some salami, marinated champignons, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, a couple of different types of cheese, dill pickled cucumbers, a small amount of mixed pickled vegetables and some marinated mussels...with crackers on the side. So we grazed, sipped, conversed and laughed. We cover every imaginable subject to debate...sometimes we agree to disagree with each other, but that adds to the fun. Fia, his wife, and also my good friend is glad to get rid of him out of the house at these times, I think! It gives her time to do her own "things", without Paul demanding attention in the background! lol He enjoys our little "soirees" once every so often, as I do. I had lunch at their home last Sunday. The three of us enjoy cooking and putting on interesting, tasty spreads. We always eat far too much and say we will never do the same again...but we do...either at their home, or mine! ;)n
Ludlingtonian, what a lot I learn by blogging! I had to look up a "google whack" to see what it was and to think I nearly achieved one! Blimey! The best way I can describe the taste of the biscuits is they're a bit like unflavoured breadsticks, only crunchier and with a little sugar. Lee, that sounds delicious! I'm on my way over!
I am always hungry after visiting your blog, the Olive tree shots, the Bonios, the nice priest stifling cakes..
ReplyDeleteI presume the biccies are as dry as the Bonios? hence the name...
Hi, Mutley. Yes, they are really dry - just the thing to dunk in your espresso.
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed at the different types of biscuits (or cookies as I now call them) there are in these Italian towns and most very regional. Sound like just the thing for Vin Santo.
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jmb
Why? Are they called that?
ReplyDeleteHi, jmb. Yes, it's amazing, isn't it? Ah, I forgot about the vin santo...!
ReplyDeleteLiz, I think because they are so dry that you can't talk and eat them! So they "drowned out" the priest's interminable admonitions. That's what a friend here told me, anyway!
ReplyDeleteI'm sitting here about ready to put an antipasti together, so I refuse to be tempted, Welsh! ;)
ReplyDeleteHi, Lee. Do tell us what delicious antipasti you're making!
ReplyDeleteHi, Welshcakes -
ReplyDeleteDid you know that you very nearly make a GoogleWhack with this post?
I googled on "affogapreti recipe" and got just two results, both of which directed me to this post of yours.
I've still no idea what these biscuits taste like, nor how they are made, but well done to you for (near) GoogleWhack!
Oh...it was just a simple one, Welsh...I had a friend popping over to enjoy a chat and a few glasses of wine with me. He had a painting of mine that I'd given him and his wife, framed. I just put together some salami, marinated champignons, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, a couple of different types of cheese, dill pickled cucumbers, a small amount of mixed pickled vegetables and some marinated mussels...with crackers on the side. So we grazed, sipped, conversed and laughed. We cover every imaginable subject to debate...sometimes we agree to disagree with each other, but that adds to the fun. Fia, his wife, and also my good friend is glad to get rid of him out of the house at these times, I think! It gives her time to do her own "things", without Paul demanding attention in the background! lol He enjoys our little "soirees" once every so often, as I do. I had lunch at their home last Sunday. The three of us enjoy cooking and putting on interesting, tasty spreads. We always eat far too much and say we will never do the same again...but we do...either at their home, or mine! ;)n
ReplyDeleteLudlingtonian, what a lot I learn by blogging! I had to look up a "google whack" to see what it was and to think I nearly achieved one! Blimey! The best way I can describe the taste of the biscuits is they're a bit like unflavoured breadsticks, only crunchier and with a little sugar. Lee, that sounds delicious! I'm on my way over!
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