<strong>Wafer thin: </strong>The cookies are made from communion wafers with a honey and almond filling.
Wafer thin: The cookies are made from communion wafers with a honey and almond filling.
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<strong>Size matters: </strong>Almonds must be the same size and dimensions -- large and flat.
Size matters: Almonds must be the same size and dimensions -- large and flat.
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<strong>Centuries-old: </strong>The cookies have been made for hundreds of years in Puglia.
Centuries-old: The cookies have been made for hundreds of years in Puglia.
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<strong>Naughty mistake: </strong>One theory is that nuns making communion wafers discovered the treat by accident.
Naughty mistake: One theory is that nuns making communion wafers discovered the treat by accident.
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<strong>Meant to do it: </strong>Others believe that the nuns always intended to make a naughty treat.
Meant to do it: Others believe that the nuns always intended to make a naughty treat.
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<strong>You shall know me: </strong>The <em>ostie piene</em> are the villagers' "calling card," says one.
You shall know me: The ostie piene are the villagers' "calling card," says one.
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