Colomba Easter Sweet Bread

from Rustichella d'Abruzzo

Leave it to the Italians to celebrate holidays with exquisite baking traditions. Christmas would not be the same without Panettone. The same rings true for Colomba Sweet Bread served at Easter. "Colomba" means "dove" in Italian, and is the inspiration for both the bread's shape and its Easter symbolism. These yeasty, fragrant and flavorful breads share a similar vanilla and egg rich recipe as Panettone, but are baked with candied orange peel folded into the dough instead of raisins and sultanas.

We have tasted Colomba Sweet Breads from bakeries all over Italy. But once again we found our favorite from our friends at Rustichella d'Abruzzo. Only the best quality natural ingredients are used in baking Rustichella d'Abruzzo Colomba Sweet Breads, resulting in incomparable richness. An abundance of orange peel adds incredible fragrance and flavor, and the crust of almonds and pearl sugar is the finishing touch to a truly magnificent holiday treat.

As a show-stopping finish to an Easter brunch, we love to serve slices of Colomba Sweet Bread slightly toasted with Mascarpone Cheese, and a shot of espresso. For added seasonal splendor, finish each slice with a drizzle of Morello Sour Cherry Syrup.

The slow rising leavening process is a natural preservative, ensuring your Colomba Sweet Bread will stay fresh, moist and delicious for weeks. That is, if you can practice restraint and not gobble up the entire loaf at your Easter celebration!

Venchi of Italy

Our Favorite Easter Chocolate

In the small northern Italian town of Cuneo, artisan chocolate company Venchi blends cocoa from Venezuela, Ecuador, Ghana and the Ivory Coast to make their magnificent chocolates. Easter heralds brilliantly hand-decorated Chocolate Easter Eggs and whimsical Chocolate Easter Hens. Each are filled with a special surprise to further delight the lucky recipient. Available in either milk or dark chocolate, they are as delicious as they are adorable!

Order a duet of either Venchi Hens or Eggs and get $2 off

Ship to Arrive Before the Easter Bunny

We want you to be sure your order arrives on time and in time for Easter. With that in mind, please consult the dates below for order cut-offs times.
 

For GROUND, please place your order by Mar. 29th no later than 2pm (PST)

For 2ND DAY AIR, please place your order by Apr. 3rd no later than 2pm (PST)