16th March, 2005

Easter Greetings from Limoncello!

Easter at Limoncello brings a big influx of two specialities in particular: chocolate eggs and colomba. We have plenty of both available to order in our on-line catalogue to tempt you this spring!

Colomba

In Italy, Easter just wouldn't be complete without the dove-shaped Easter cake called colomba. Similar in style to the famed Christmas treats panettone and pandoro, these sweet yeast-risen cakes are an essential part of the Italian celebration of Easter. Filled with fruit or chocolate chips, laced with lemon-, hazelnut- or vanilla-flavoured cream, these cakes will add a festive touch to any holiday gathering. They come in various packagings and we have a range of these available to order in our on-line catalogue. Here are just a few examples to whet your appetite:

La Torinese Colomba Classica - 1kg Traditional Italian Easter cake with candied orange peel and hazelnuts. In decorative box. Price: £7-99

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Maina lemon cream-filled Colomba - 850gms Italian Easter cake with lemon flavoured cream filling. In decorative box. Price: £5-99

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Artigiano Colomba Classica - 900gms Traditonal Easter cake with candied orange peel. In decorative box. Price: £4-50

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Maina Chocolate Chip Colomba 600gms Italian Easter cake with chocolate chips. Wrapped in cellophane. Price: £3-50

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Chocolate Eggs

In Italy, the biggest displays at Easter are the brightly decorated chocolate eggs – in sizes ranging from 10g to gigantic 8 kilo gobsmackers. Whatever the size, invariably they contain a surprise – anything from a plastic toy to costume jewellery. The very best are handmade by artisans who insert a surprise supplied by the purchaser. Car keys, watches and even engagement rings have found their way into the Easter eggs of happy recipients! You can order your chocolate Easter eggs from Limoncello on-line or stop by our shop and see the stunning selection for yourself. Below is just a small part of our range. They’re very popular so get yours early!

Milk chocolate egg - 350gms Fine milk chocolate Easter egg with toy gift inside. Also available in blue. Price: £11-99

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Castello chocolate egg - 350gms Fine milk chocolate Easter egg with plush toy gift attached. Also available in blue. Price: £11-99

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Milk chocolate egg - 250gms Fine milk chocolate Easter egg. Price: £3-99

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Pernigotti chocolate Easter egg assortment - 200gms or 350gms Assorted milk and bittersweet chocolate with coffee and gianduia (hazelnut cream) centre.Available as a 200g pack (as shown) or in a re-closeable cardboard drum (contains 350g). Price: £1-99 (pack) or £4-99 (drum)

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