I love Italian market days and Friday is market day in Montalcino. Even the foggy, rainy morning did not keep the locals from climbing the hill to the stalls full of cheese, vegetables, fruits, porchetta, clothing and marinated eel. Having been to this market day in the past, I knew to find my favorite vegetable and fruit seller at the top of the hill near the wall and my favorite flower seller with seeds for my garden in the street nearest the fortress. As I wandered among the stalls, a few locals who are now starting to recognize me gave me a wary ‘buon giorno’. Market day throughout Italy is a time not only to replenish stores but to catch up with neighbors and friends …. Wouldn’t it be great if we adopted this custom in America? Well, back to my cappucino… More later as the festa unfolds here in Montalcino! A dopo…
I am currently working on paintings from Montalcino to celebrate Italy, your cooking and my dream I had! It was a great time in Montalcino last night even if it was only in my dreams. Thanks for sharing your recipes it keeps me feeling like I’m in the piazza enjoying a yummy meal and wonderful people.
I am so excited to be able to once again visit the wonderful Montalcino market on Friday 4th April. This time I will be on my own as my husband is recovering from surgery in UK. We both have so many happy memories of coming here over the past twenty odd years and I shall be the eyes and ears for my beloved Peter. He is a wonderful photographer and can be found on Instagram peter bryento Brypix. Not sure what fruit and vegetables will be available at this time of year but as always the quality will be superb. Happy holidays from Sparkly Jane
Enjoy the village – it is such a beautiful time of year especially as spring comes into bloom at the market! Enjoy! Michele