More new toys!

Just a few weeks after receiving a proper stand to display my seasoned pioneers spices, along came a stand for the Quaranta torrone (Italian nougat). Rather than displaying lots of different flavours on one cake stand, now I can spread them over three tiers. Now it looks even more tempting!

The nougat itself (torrone) is a soft sweet mix of sugar, honey, egg whites, hazelnuts and almond into which chocolate, or fruits are swirled. The softer fruits like the berries and the chocolate create a beautiful marble effect in the nougat. The cakes of nougat are cut into slices and individually wrapped in cellophane, so you can see the whole slices in all their glory.

The nougat is a really popular gift throughout the year, but especially so at Christmas. It is a grown-up confection, and perfect for sharing.