Feather ‘Uli’uli for dancing Hula and colorful vendor at the Lei Day celebrations in Honolulu, Hawaii 2013
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Watching and waiting…. chestnut pods will start falling later this month. I have not been here for chestnut season in some years, so I am really looking forward to that. There’s about 5-6 old and huge chestnut trees on the property, plus one in the neighbor’s garden.
There would be so many chestnuts on the ground that, on weekends, locals walking the neighborhood, would ask if they could come in and gather some. Pleeeease!
My Dad would usually drop off the largest ones (Marroni) to the local patisserie, and his regular hang out for morning espresso & chat.
Chestnut anything is a favorite, including in sautées, salads, soups and most certainly desserts. But even just plain boiled, or roasted.
And how about Marrons Glacés… 😋
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#loob_food #chestnuts #marronsglaces #chestnutdesserts #foraging #fallfruits #autumn #latesummer #nature #forestbathing #foragedfruits
The fig tree is heavy with juicy fruits, so my brother picked a bunch yesterday before the rains return tonight.
Of course, lunch today will have to be Grilled Figs wrapped in Speck. The bed of salad makes it a meal, though I’m sure my Mum will want extra figs!
This is a really quick and easy recipe, and can be adapted in several variations. It is also perfect for larger parties and even those ever popular charcuterie boards, or grazing tables.
You can find the recipe at the link in profile, or if you prefer, comment FIGS below, and I will send it to you directly.
xoxo
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#loob_food #summerrecipes #easyrecipes #figs #figseason #appetizer #salad #Italianfood #Italianrecipes #gardenharvest #eatwhatyougrow #foodphotography #foodstyling #thisisitaly
A little Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing, nature therapy) through the vintage garden here in Italy.
Vintage because it was first established 120 years ago, and vintage because the vibrant colors of sprint and summer are beginning to fade into more subdued late summer tones.
Breathe and enjoy, and I hope it will help soothe you into the weekend, just like I continue to find solace and support from nature as I deal with two old gals - I don’t really want to call them crotchety old ladies, do I? Except I just did. 😄
I’ll be making more pesto this afternoon for Sunday lunch tomorrow.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
xoxo
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#loob_nature #shinrinyoku #forestbathing #naturetherapy #gardens #naturephotography #iphonephotography #italy #italiangardens #thisisitaly #hydrangea #mushrooms #porcinimushrooms #foraging #trees #moss #roots
The potted basil in the garden is lush and lots of it. A few days ago, I made a fresh batch of that divine, creamy sauce called Genoese Pesto, so I thought I’d share about it with you.
Not just the recipe, but the origins, basics and tips to make a good one at home wherever you are.
You can get to the post via the link in profile, or you can comment PESTO below and I will send you the link directly to your inbox.
I hope you will enjoy the post AND making some pesto!
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#loob_food #pesto #genoesepesto #pestoallagenovese #pestoligure #basilpesto #pastasauce #italianfood #thisisitaly #liguria #genova #ligurianfood #tradizioniliguri #liguriantraditions #foodphotography #foodstyling #sauce #mindfulfood #mindfulcooking #mindfuleating #summerfood #summerrecipes #italianrecipes #fooditaly #italianfoodbloggers #whatitalyis
NEW SEPTEMBER ’25 CALENDAR WALLPAPER!
With all the heat and rain here in my neck of the Northern Italian woods, it is most definitely mushroom season. The king of all mushrooms - and the only one we pick - is the flavorful Porcino (Boletus eduli). No other mushroom compares, and all the “fungiatt” - the local dialect word to say “mushroom hopeful-gatherers” (the key word being hopeful) are careful not to divulge their special spots.
My brother and my niece have already been scouring the nearby Alps, found a few, and will be heading up again this week. In the meantime, here are a few in this month’s Calendar Wallpaper.
Available for laptop/desktop, iPad/tablet and iPhone/smartphone, the monthly Calendar Wallpaper can be downloaded for free at the link in profile. Or you can comment SEPTEMBER and I am happy to send you the link directly.
Happy September, and happy Labor Day weekend to all my friends in the U.S. of A.
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#loob_nature #calendarwallpaper #mushrooms #naturephotography #forestphotography #forestbathing #shinrinyoku #September #porcini #porcinimushrooms #boletusedulis #foundforaged #foragedfood #intothewoods #forestlife #inspiredbynature #naturelover #whatitalyis #septembervibes #summertime #mindfulness
