Autumn has arrived in Frontignano with the leaves changing colors and the crisp air.

I am looking out my window at the vineyards that have already been harvested and the olive trees that are ready for harvest in a few days.  The sun is shining which is a good day to go and gather the walnuts from my trees.  The walnuts are in a pod, which you break open, and if the shell of the nut is black it is called “brutto” (no good).  If the shell of the nut is brownish/tan it is called “bene” (good).

Hopefully. we will have many “bene” walnuts as this year’s harvest is good compared to last year.

Ciao,

Arlene