The National Gallery of Parma, with its extensive collection of important works, many by renowned artists, numbers among the leading art galleries in Italy. Its collection includes paintings from the 13th to the 19th century, representing not only the major Italian schools and currents, but also examples of Flemish, Dutch, Spanish and French painting.

Of key importance are the paintings from the Parmesan and Emilian school from the 15th to the 18th century.The core of this important collection was formed by paintings from the Accademia di Belle Arti (Academy of Fine Arts) and the collecting activity of the Bourbons and was later enlarged in the post-Nap ... continue

Neapolitan speciality of the Easter period
Recipe for 8-10 servings

For the Short Pastry:
• 1 cup, 4 tbs. flour
• 5 oz. butter
• 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
• 3 egg yolks


For the Filling:
• 1 cup whole-wheat grain
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 1/2 qts. milk
• 3 oz. candied orange and lemon peel
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• 1 pinch vanilla
• 1 lemon rind
• salt
• 2 cups ricotta
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tbs. orange-flower water
• 1 oz. butter
• 1 oz. confectioner's sugar