They are called mother-in-law sleepers and are the pralines of the Umbrian and Tuscan traditions, made with the typical peanuts or peanuts, or with almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios and, in some regions of Italy, even with cocoa beans.
It is a praline originating in the villages of northern Italy, although it has now spread throughout the boot, and is a classic treat at fairs and fun fairs, where their mouthwatering scent wafts through the air.
Why the name "sleepy mother-in-law"?
The curious name of these delicacies comes from a legend of tradition that has it that mothers-in-law, intent on munching on these treats, having their mouths engaged and absorbed in enjoying them, cannot talk and consequently cause trouble.
Almond Fillippo Cea
One of the ingredients from which mother-in-law sleepers are made is the famous almond Philip Cea.
Rich in vitamin E, which has an important antioxidant action, it contains large amounts of minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc. It is able to reduce cholesterol levels and the risks of cardiovascular disease.
Philip Cea is an agronomist who lived in the early 20th century in Toritto at Apulia. He is responsible for the selection of the almond that bears his name.
Collected in the national directory of the MiPAAF (Ministry of Agriculture Food and Forestry).has been recognized as a traditional food product of Toritto, now known worldwide as a product of the gastronomy Italian and as a superfood with organoleptic qualities, nutritional profile and nutraceutical values.
Used in PASTRY, confectionery, ice cream and in the beverage industry, the almond Filippo Cea is one of many Italian excellences.
Donna Francesca, ambassador of the Filippo Cea almond in the world
It is called Francesca Dellorusso and with his agribusiness, called the "Woman Francesca", located in the heart of the Apulia, is now an ambassador of the Filippo Cea almond in the world.
His project, "Tastes in Progress," started in 2013 in Mariotto, a hamlet of Bitonto, Apulia, aims to bring the quality of Italian agribusiness to the markets.
Hence also a life mission, to bring to the world the culture and the traditions of products Italians, with a focus on the almond Philip Cea.
Also Italian Food Academy spreads the italian gastronomic culture with its training courses such as the one in PASTRY and the specialization in chocolate making.
