Food: Just like Nonna used to bake 

Food: Just like Nonna used to bake

And of course every Italian grandma knows best when it comes to making the tastiest cakes and puds. Here are the classics – perfect for Mother’s Day

Hazelnut cake

Pear and chocolate cake

Almond biscotti

Pear and chocolate cake; Almond biscotti

 

Now buy the book

Our recipes are from Torta Della Nonna by food writer Emiko Davies (Hardie Grant, £16.99). Emiko has lived in Florence for more than a decade and the book is a collection of some of her beloved Italian desserts. To order a copy for £14.95 until 28 March, go to mailshop.co.uk/books or call 020 3308 9193. Free p&p on orders over £20.