marroni

At the village of Novalese, now in ruins, the party took mules, to aid their ascent, and _marroni_, long-handled mattocks, or pick-axes, to prevent their falling on the dangerous declivities of the snow.

Notes and Queries, Number 79, May 3, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc Various 1852

Michele, I think I'm gonna try making the marroni-ish cake myself ... thanks for the inspiration:) 2: 25 PM

Maison du Chocolat.. because I haven't had any chocolate in a whole week. Michele 2005