Pastaredde, known in the local dialect as Pescénn d’ì Mònch, are ancient traditional sweets that allow to taste the full fascinating authenticity of the Barletta tradition. They are simple and delicate biscuits with a fragrant flavour, ideal for dipping in a cup of milk or tea. In the old days, these sweets were prepared by housewives for weddings or other festivities, and were served in baskets of different types, rigorously served with wine in goblets, or colourful liqueurs in small glasses. The left over Pastaredde were brought home together with the oil flavoured biscuits often in pillow cases used as bags, because they were excellent even in the subsequent days. Today, these delicious biscuits are loved not only for their taste and wholesomeness, but also because, while tasting them one really has the impression to go back in time and get in touch with a distant yet, unforgettable tradition.
