Friday, May 22, 2009

Primavera a Colline

Primavera a Colline, Livorno “Colline” is a quarter of Livorno, its name literally means “hills” and it is obviously placed in one of the flattest part of the city. This year they are starting a “Primavera a Colline” (spring in Colline) week, when it is almost already summer.Primavera a Colline, LivornoThis is always an occasion for some photos of the usual things you can find at these fairs: balloons, market stalls and food.
Croccante, brittle, LivornoThe “croccante” (crisp, crunchy) is our local version of brittle, with various kind of nuts and caramel available.
Brigidini, LivornoThe “brigidini” of Lamporecchio are sweet thin waffles made with flour, egg, sugar and a bit of anise. Legend says that these sweets came out from a kitchen mistake and made the fortune of this small town near Pistoia. Usually sold already packaged, sometimes “brigidini” are cooked on the spot on waffle irons.
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16 comments:

  1. That is the chickenMay 22, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    This post is making me hungry! All the food looks delicious! :)

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  2. jooMay 22, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Looks delicious! It's not very rare that something really delicious comes fro mistake:)
    Nice post!

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  3. FioMay 22, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Great idea to have a fun :)

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  4. cieldequimperMay 22, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Fun sur la colline !

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  5. LowellMay 22, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    That's funny about the name and being in the flat part of the city. But, I like the idea of a party...and this food all looks delicious. I've eaten peanut brittle and never "brigidini."

    Hope they have a great week!

    Summer doesn't start 'til June 21. ;-)

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  6. brattcatMay 22, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    All the food looks so delectable. I'd better go down and eat some breakfast instead of salivating on my computer.

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  7. B SQUAREDMay 22, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Looks like it would be a lot of fun.

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  8. UnknownMay 22, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    These photos of a (to me anyway) typical Italian market are a treat! I haven't tried the croccante before, but if it's as good as the Maltese version, that is a treat too:-)

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  9. HalcyonMay 22, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    I love fairs. It looks like there's a nice mix of different things. That food is making me hungry!

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  10. SarettaMay 22, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    We would have all the same things at a Molfettan fair, except for the brigadini...which look yummy!

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  11. Cezar and LéiaMay 22, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    What a wonderful place! I would love shopping there!
    Léia

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  12. crocrodylMay 22, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Nice captures:) I would like to taste these "croccante":)

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  13. HildaMay 23, 2009 at 3:57 AM

    Looks like a wonderful market to visit! And you have just made me terribly hungry!

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  14. hennyMay 23, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Third image, I call that "croccante" "ting-ting" :).

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  15. LayrayskiMay 23, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    I'd like one pack of brigidini please! =)

    That second photo of balloons-- we have that one here in the Phil! In fact | posted a photo of it in my blog! Wow I think its amazing, I really thought its a local thing despite the disney characters haha

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  16. stromsjoNovember 22, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    Flat hills! Every city should have one.

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