In Full Bloom

Long sheets of dough are cut into pieces

We’ve got Easter on the brain here at Termini’s. We just finished creating the crusts for our Easter Pies, and we couldn’t be more excited. As many of you know, Easter is a special celebration for us, and special celebrations deserve special treats!

The sheets are then folded

One of our four Easter Pies is the traditional Neopolitan Pastiera, one of our most beloved and time-honored creations. If you’ve never tried it, Pastiera is made with a mixture of eggs, ricotta cheese, sweetened wheat and citron in a pie crust. These ingredients are not only a delicious combination, but they also hold historical and emotional significance. Wheat seeds, which lay dormant through the cold months and bloom in the spring, are seen as symbolic of life and rebirth. Citrus fruits, which prior to modern farming methods only grew after the frosts faded, represent the beginning of spring. Eggs, which have strong roots for Easter, were originally gifted as reminders of the Resurrection. Ricotta, a rich dairy product, was included to celebrate the end of the Lenten season. And if that weren't enough, these pies require several days to make, meaning that it’s a true labor of love. For us, this truly is *the* Easter Pie.

Getting ready for the pie tin

Next time you’re in the neighborhood of our Flagship 8th St location, we invite you to come visit us in the kitchen and possibly see the making of this remarkable confection. We’ll be taking orders for Easter Pies immediately, and our Easter line will be in the stores starting on March 30th, so give us a call or stop by the store if you’d like to serve some Pastiera to your loved ones. Until next time, from our family to yours, molte grazie for all of your support. We can’t wait to see you again!

The dough is hand-molded into the tins

Termini Brothers Bakery

All ready to get some tasty filling!  We'll show you the finished product next week...