More images from our Italian Christmas Story: Home For The Holidays.
Home For The Holidays author Robertta Corradin (left) with her mother, Lucia Gros Corradin walking through the streets of Oulx, Italy, on their way to market. Penny De Los SantosDecorations in Oulx, Italy. Penny De Los SantosTraditional Christmas cakes at the local Pasticceria. Penny De Los SantosSlicing some salami for antipasto. Penny De Los SantosChecking the dough. Penny De Los SantosLucia Gros Corraadin rolls out a crust. Penny De Los SantosFilling a Torta. Penny De Los SantosDecorating the Torta Di Sant’Antonio.Penny De Los SantosThe steam rises as Lucia checks the Brasato Vitello, Braised veal. Penny De Los Santosportioning the Agnoloti, Veal and Escarole Ravioli Penny De Los SantosAnother Christmas Torta. Penny De Los SantosA Champagne toast with friends. Penny De Los SantosRobertta serves her guests Vitello Tonnato, Veal with Tuna-Caper Sauce. Served cold as antipasto, it is a Piedmontese tradition. Penny De Los SantosSoupe Crasse served up warm and cheesy. Penny De Los SantosAcciughe Con Salsa Verde, Anchovies in an herbaceous green sauce. Penny De Los SantosRobertta and Lucia sharing a moment after the meal. Penny De Los SantosSunrise in Oulux, Italy Penny De Los Santos