Friday, I had a chance to go into Torino for the afternoon and like a kid I found myself drawn to the window displays, in particular, the pastry shops. I don't know if its because the window displays here in Europe are so classy and elaborate and because I was and still am a small town kid that big city window displays still hold a huge fascination for me. Anyway, I enjoyed wandering around Torino, taking them all in, with the pastry shops putting on their best Carnevale face. I hope to make some carnival pastries later this week, but until then. Have a look at the local fare in the big city window displays of Torino.
Marzipan hats and masks
Sweets masquerading as savory foods.
Festive cakes from Pinerolo
Little indulgent dreams
8 comments:
I would love to be in Spain and partaking in all of these wonderful tretas and traditions!!
And that is why it is a good thing that I'm not living in the city. I would come home with so many bags of goodies....bad enough when we go to sagras and I can't ever leave w/o a few goodies!
Oh wow! Look at all the wonderful pastries! Thank you, Marla.
The sweets that look savory are so neat! This is why I like visiting your blog.
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Just for the Record..I'm in Italy, Spain is another trip, and Rowena i would like to have a good look in your shopping bag at all of your purchases from your many sagras pilgrimages! Sounds very tempting indeed.
Maryann, I had another photo that showed the white chocolate gnocchi and tortellini a bit more, but the overall photo wasn't as good, perhaps I'll pot it too flickr. I was fascinated by the swiss cheese looking pastry and all of the other things in the window...
I am curious to see your carnival pastries. Turino is a terrific city to visit.
Wow, I would be window peeping too, and I would certainly come home with goodies also!!
Wow, everyone's made such an effort and your pics make me feel like I've taken a town tour. Bella
Grazie, Torino is a great overlooked city and they do go all out with their window displays here, which I love.
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