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an Biagio is the co–patron of Pietrasanta, a municipality in the high Versilia.

He is officially the protector of the throat, since he miraculously saved a child who was in danger of drowning with a fishbone in his throat. In many places of Italy, on February 3, the day dedicated to he Saint, after the liturgical celebration is practice the blessing of the throats of the faithful, and this also happens in Pietrasanta, in the Cathedral of San Martino, which exhibits, for the occasion, his relics.

Gombitelli is a small village between Camaiore and Lucca, just 20 kilometers from the city, a really pristine, rich in history and tradition. One among them its tongue. Gombitelli is in fact a ‘linguistic island’ where they speak an original dialect of Nordic origine, probably led by a group of German blacksmiths took to Italy with Charles V. The inhabitants learned the German language and gave birth to a very specifically idiom, even today spoke by the eldest of the country.

“Year 1914: Forte, this was the name it was known, came up with the navicello docking accuracy and put on top of the pier, end with a Bowline knot (la Gassa d’Amante), which was quickly fixed to the bollard . As its anchor was stable, the (left sail (la Mancina) began promptly at work, starting to lift loads with apparent agility, contradicted only by the creaking of ropes under tension.

For the last day of October, the anniversary of the Dead, not only carved pumpkins, but also a delicious velvety soup… always made ​​with pumpkin.
Sweet … and scary Halloween everyone!

PUMPKIN SOUP

what you need
pumpkin
potatoes (in 3/2 ratio)
leek,
olive oil, salt, pepper

Saturday November 15th was inaugurated the tenth edition of “il Desco” the exibith and market of all local food, at the presence, among other authorities and organizers, of the President of the Province of Lucca Stefano Baccelli.

Food, tasting, products, exhibitions, debates, recipes and so much knowledge to share in 4 weekends from 15 novebre 8 December at the Real Collegio in the historic center of Lucca.

Flavors, aromas, colors, smiles … this is the Salone del Gusto and Terra Madre , the largest international Trade Fair of good, clean and fair food, which is held every two years in Turin and draws farmers and producers from all over the world…

Many producers from the Province of Lucca were present with their products and local “Presidia“.

The Buccellato is a sweet toasted bread with a traditional donut shape, but can also be found with a loaf shape. It’s a typical product of Lucca tradition, as demonstrated by the said “Who comes in Lucca and doesn’t eat the buccellato, is as he doesn’t had been there” .

“Anthony white beard, if it does not snow close enough.”

The winter is slow in coming, but in the day on Saturday 17, dedicated to St. Anthony Abbot, after the speech, we’ll have finally a probable start of the long-awaited winter season.

Since centuries, in many countries of Italy people celebratse in this day saint Antony, patron saint of the animals. All people gather into the streets with their animals and, after the Holy Mass, the animals receive the blessing in a festive and mystical atmosphere, around large bonfires prepared in honor of the saint.

The local product of excellence “showcase” at the most important international exhibition dedicated to food

A Lubec 2014 was presented a preview of the App Made in Lucca.

You can find the touchscreen at the IAT of Lucca, Capannori, Seravezza, Barga, Altopascio, Viareggio, Borgo a mozzano, Pietrasanta, Castelnuovo Garfagnana, Forte dei marmi, Camaiore, Massarosa, Bagni di lucca, Stazzzema.
Coming soon for your mobile in the appstore!