Move Over Pork Roll Egg and Cheese, This is New Jersey’s Best Kept Hidden Easter Secret Tradition

In a state known for its fiercely defended food traditions, from the pork roll egg and cheese debate to boardwalk pizza rivalries, there is another culinary staple quietly holding its ground each spring. Casatiella, an Italian Easter bread rich with meats, cheeses, and symbolic meaning, has long been a centerpiece in many New Jersey households, particularly within Italian-American communities. While it may not yet have the mainstream recognition o...