I can remember as a child going into the centre with my parents and having hot chestnuts as a treat for putting up with the tedium of grownups shopping. My town has a big sagra delle castagne this coming weekend, and I love them in a lasagna with porcini and sausage, or thrown into the roasting tray with whichever vegetables I'm cooking. I love how seasonal food is here - it's thrilling to wait for the figs or the artichokes, to gorge on them when they are around, and look forward to them next time round.
Absolutely my favorite season for Italian cuisine as well!
Me too! I bet it is for most people
Your article makes me eager to pack my bags and return to Italy!!!!
Ready for the Fall! I wouldn't have thought the same thing but I can see why you thought that. Dark and funny. Hahah!!
I love pappardelle con cinghiale e castagne (wild bore with chestnuts). Yumm!!
That part about your buddy asking if you are readyf ror the fall is hilarious.
Nice column. you alwyas give us something to think about.
I can remember as a child going into the centre with my parents and having hot chestnuts as a treat for putting up with the tedium of grownups shopping. My town has a big sagra delle castagne this coming weekend, and I love them in a lasagna with porcini and sausage, or thrown into the roasting tray with whichever vegetables I'm cooking. I love how seasonal food is here - it's thrilling to wait for the figs or the artichokes, to gorge on them when they are around, and look forward to them next time round.