
The sweet of St.Gennaro
article by Mister Gambrinus
Only a few days are left to the most important feast of the Neapolitan people, that of San Gennaro, during which the miracle of the liquefaction of his blood takes place.
19 September 305 AD the future saint offered himself as a martyr during the persecution of Christians by the emperor Diocletian and his blood according to tradition was collected by a pious woman named Eusebia immediately after the execution in Pozzuoli (in front of the Solfatara) where now stands the Sanctuary dedicated to Gennaro which houses the “stone” where he was beheaded.
Today the martyr’s blood is contained in two ancient ampoules kept in the Cathedral of Naples e
the mystery of liquefaction is an event of international importance that attracts thousands of faithful and curious, Neapolitans and non-Neapolitans, and who have made San Gennaro famous throughout the world.
For centuries, every true Neapolitan has entrusted himself to him in the most disparate moments to request assistance, help or protection.
Today, the most fierce Neapolitan supporters, even come to invoke him on the occasion of the home team’s most important matches: first against the historic opponent, Juventus, or in the Champions League matches.
The Great Coffee Gambrinus wanted to pay homage to the saint and the strong bond that binds him to the city and to the Neapolitan people, dedicating a delight to his palate: “The sweet of St.Gennaro”.
From the creative inspiration of Massimiliano Rosati, his creator, and the sweet art of the pastry chef Stefano Avellano, this delicious dessert is born.
ts main ingredients are:
– The external coating of the sfogliatella
– Sponge cake wet with maraschino
– Custard
– Amarene
The Dolce goes to enrich the panorama of Neapolitan sweets dedicated to saints and typical of religious festivals.
These include the zeppola di San Giuseppe, a bignè garnished with custard and cherries in syrup, the pastiera, a typical Easter cake made with shortcrust pastry stuffed with ricotta, boiled corn and candied fruit and, finally, the struffoli, small balls of sweet dough , fried and then dipped in honey and decorated with colorful sprigs and candied fruit, typical of the Christmas period.
To the traditional patron saint’s way, today there is another “miracle”. More ground perhaps, but certainly delicious and inviting: that of the Gran Gaffè Gambrinus with its irresistible sweet of St. Gennaro.
Ultimi articoli
Archivi
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- July 2016