ricciarelli, typical mandel biscuits of Siena

If you come to Tuscany, I strongly suggest to imitate the Siena inhabitants and go by Nannini for a sweet break with a Coffee and some Siena sweets: Ricciarelli, Panforte, Cantucci and Cavallucci.

Ricciarelli are soft mandel biscuits

Cantucci are hard biscuits with entire mandels

Cavallucci are semi-hard biscuits with nuts and spices

Panforte is a big medieval cake (you ask for a slice) with various spices, candied fruits, almonds, honey

…and If you’re looking for a special gift from Siena or Tuscany, a box of fresh sweetnesses from Sieana are always  a good idea  (I always bring them to Turin by my parents)

Bar Conca d’Oro

Via Banchi di Sopra, 24

Siena

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