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On this day we couldn’t not share some of our favourite local festive Easter bakes from across Europe. Which one would you pick? Happy Easter 🐣

1. Mazurek Królewski, Poland. This flat Polish cake is traditionally eaten for Easter. Mazureks are often highly decorative, topped with almond paste, jams, dried fruits and nuts, making them the perfect addition to a festive Easter table. Picture:

2. Koulourakia, Greece. During Greek Orthodox Easter, koulourakia can’t be missed. These crispy, orange-scented biscuits go perfect with coffee or tea. Picture:

3. Pastiera, Italy. Originally from Naples, the pastiera napoletana is a legendary local Easter cake. Made with shortcrust pastry, ricotta, cooked wheat and orange blossom water it’s a feast for the tastebuds. Picture:

4. Reindling, Austria. This Easter cake originated in the Austrian region of Carinthia, but can now be found all year round across the country. Picture:

5. Rosquillas, Spain. Roscos (or rosquillas) de Semana Santa are little doughnuts that are traditionally eaten in Spain during the Easter period. They’re made without yeast and are hence more dense and cake-like. Picture:
6. Hot cross buns, U.K. Of course this British Easter favourite had to be on the list. Traditionally made for Good Friday, hot cross buns are filled with spices and dried fruits. Best enjoyed with some butter, naturally! Picture:
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We’ve been a bit quiet on here the past couple of weeks. Sometimes you just get carried away a bit by life, work... (yes, we have a day job - The Hyper Localist is our side hustle!). And that’s OK. However, in the background we’ve been working on a new range of hyper local hampers and gift sets. The result: a series of beautifully curated sets filled with iconic local foods from Italy and England, giving off Spring vibes. Swipe to see some of our new favourites or explore the full range online.
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Only a few more days left to order our hampers and gift sets in time for Christmas! To make sure your treats arrive before 25 December, order by Friday 17 December 8pm with U.K. Standard Shipping, and by Monday 20 December 8pm with U.K. Express Shipping.
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