I know exactly what you are talking about. I really enjoyed them as a small child (and into my teens) My own grandmother never made them - but my aunt's mother-in-law made them every Christmas and always sent some over for my grandmother and our family. It must depend on what area of Italy you are from. Is your family Rosetani too?? My aunt's inlaws were not Rosetani - but were from an area at the foot of Foggia - so possibly this dish was more from that area. I've tried to describe them to other people and they always make a funny face - but you really have to try them. This lady has been long-gone and I have not had them since and don't know of anyone else who makes them.