Sorry we are so late in posting our news but we had some troubles with computers.
We had important celebrations in Italy on the first of November: people usually remember their beloved ones with civil and religious ceremonies but this year we also commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Italian Republic ( 1861-2011) so this was the occasion to celebrate all those who gave their lives for the freedom of our country. Special military corps representatives brought flags to the tombs of the soldiers who died in the wars.
In every village we have such a celebration.
After it, usually on a cold and windy day, people go home and, where an old granny is still able to cook, they have a traditional dish made with black eyed beans and pork skin ( fagiolini con le cotiche ), served hot with crusty bread. Not everybody likes it, especially the youngs, but it is a part of North Italian culture.
Bye, Cristina from San Bassano