Seasonal Speicalties at Giovanni Bakery For years, we have produced some of the seasonal Mexican traditional favorites for years. Here is some background on what those baked items are and what they mean to the Hispanic community.
Pan De Muerto "Dia de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead) is one of Mexico's most traditional holidays, reuniting and honoring beloved ancestors, family and friends.
"Pan de Muerto" is a very traditonal bread used for this special celebration, only made during this time of the year. The best "Pan de Muerto" can be found at Giovanni Bakery.
Rosca De Reyes
The Rosca de Reyes commemorate the Epiphany. On this day, people used to present to the Baby Jesus gifts that consisted mostly of dried fruits, flour, nuts, honey, and eggs, among other items. People would the take these items and bake a sweet roll in a circular shape to represent a crown.
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This would be in memory of the three wise men who followed the star of Bethehem to Jesus. The Bible says that the Kings were searching for Jesus, which is why there is a baby figurine hidden inside the Rosca de Reyes to symbolize this beautiful search.
Today in Mexico, it is a celebration with family and friends gathering to celebrate the Epiphany. The Rosca de Reyes is an integral part of this traditional celebration by having a little plastic baby doll that represents the baby Jesus, hidden in the bread. The person who finds the baby has to host a party on the 2nd of February, traditionally know in Mexico as "Dia de la Candelaria."
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