NuStef International, Inc., has always operated under the premise that their future success is directly dependent on the satisfaction of the customers they serve today. The adherence to this premise has made them the largest Pizzelle manufacturer in Canada. In the niche markets in which they compete, their products set the standard by which all comparable products in their class are judged.
The word pizzellemeans, loosely, “small, flat, and round” in Italian. These waffle-type cookies are made by pouring batter between the two plates of an iron, which is then held over a fire or heated electrically. Pizzelle were first made in the south-central area of Abruzzi (now the Region of Abruzzo) in the 8th century.
These days, pizzelle can be found at almost any celebration in the Abruzzo region and across Italy. It is a rare Italian wedding that does not serve pizzelle at the sweets table. These cookies are closely associated with family; in fact, pizzelle irons have been fashioned with the pattern of a family’s crest. Pizzelle are also popular in countries with large Italian populations, such as Canada, the U.S.A., and Australia.