"These little almond cookies are found all over Sicily and often in other parts of Southern Italy as well." - From: Southern Italian Desserts

"What I love about these bite-size meringue and almond cookies are their delicateness and their almost ethereal texture and taste." - From: Ciao Italia

"Bob Trinchero still waxes nostalgically about his childhood recollections of these crisp almond cookies baked by his Uncle Ernest, then a chef in Manhattan." - From: Sutter Home Napa Valley Cookbook

"...perfect for dipping in a large cup of dark coffee or alongside a glass of Cognac after dinner. They're also great travel cookies..." - From: Ready for Dessert

"At the fancy pastry shops in Napoli this hard and sweet brittle is often formed into little rafts or baskets and filled with tiny marzipan fruits or Christmas cookies." - From: Mario Batali Holiday Food