About Italian Food: Summer is over!

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Italian Food Italian Food Quick/Easy Recipes Le Basi Classic Recipes From Kyle Phillips, your Guide to Italian Food We had our first rain of the fall this week -- it usually begins to rain regularly in early September -- and though today was clear, the sky was a crisp blue and it is now cool. A perfect day to go to a Harvest Festival in Dicomano, a town into the mountains from Florence, where whey were roasting barrels of chestnuts, serving up grilled sausages, and dispensing wine in tiny cups from a parade float pulled by a tractor. Lots of fun for everyone! Almost Wordless Wednesday: Addormentasuocere If you visit any Italian street fair, you're certain to find a booth selling candies, and if the booth is any good at one end there will be a small... Read more More Nuts (Sort Of): Farina Di Castagne The other thing now appearing in Italian markets, in addition to whole chestnuts and freshly harvested walnuts, is chestnut flour: It's pale tan in color, and (if it's good) smells... Read more Siamo alle Noci...Time for Nuts! The TV news said the other day that, thanks to the record breaking temperatures we've had in August and September, the chestnut harvest is several weeks ahead of normal, and... Read more Zuppe, Minestre, and other Glorious Soups Soups, zuppe and minestre to warm the heart in winter and refresh in summer. Italian Food Ads Italian Food Italian Pastas Italian Dishes Authentic Italian Italian Recipes Featured Articles Rice & Risotto Pasta Recipes and Sauces Polenta Recipes Fish Recipes Meat Recipes Vegetables and Side Dishes   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Kyle Phillips Italian Food Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Italian Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Seen Here & There The Town of Dicomano's Site Parco Foreste Casentinesi (Near Dicomano) Chianti Rufina Wines (And Burgundy too) Advertisement