I made a grocery shopping list for Christmas and made a video about it. Keep in mind that Italy is a big country and this video reflects primarily the Christmas eating habits in Rome.
These are some basic items that you’ll find in most homes in Rome. Enjoy it!
For Vigilia di Natale (Christmas Eve)
• La frittura di pesce—calamari, gamberi, alici, baccalà (Fried fish—calamari, shrimps, anchovies, cod)
and/or
• La frittura di verdure—broccoli, carciofi, crocchette di patate (Fried veggies—broccoli, artichokes, potato dumplings)
• Brodo di arzilla (Sea ray soup); use some short pasta or break spaghetti into pieces
• Spaghetti con vongole veraci (Spaghetti with clams)
• Spigola o Rombo e patate (Sea Bass or Halibut and baked potatoes)
For Natale (Christmas Day)
• Tortellini in brodo (Cockeril soup with tortellini)
• Fettuccine o ravioli al ragù (Fettuccine or Ravioli in Ragù/Bolognese sauce)
• Cappone o Costolette d’abbacchio fritte o al forno (Stuffed cockerel or fried/baked Lamb Chops)
• Carciofo alla Romana (Roman style artichokes)
Desserts
• Panforte
• Pangiallo
• Panpepato
• Pandoro
• Panettone
• Mostaccioli
• Croccante alle mandorle….
Check out my other Christmas videos:
• Christmas Markets in Zagreb: https://youtu.be/-WefaiRhbNs
• Rome Christmas Magic: https://youtu.be/fdurdChHOFo
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3 Comments
Ooooooo ich liebe das alles ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Greetings from Finland. I visited in Roma in the beginning of November. Roma was as I remembered.
Hello, thanks for perfect info. All the best 💛💛💛