Fall is for Pigging out

nothing is wasted in Florence's Central Market!

fabulous selection of salami's

As fall comes in, our palates goes to the "P" words

Porcini


Pumpkin

pumpkins and fall squash



Polenta

baked polenta with kale and tuscan white beans, " farinata"


and of course
PORK!

suckling pig is always fabulous for a party

Kate and I both agree pork and beans is fall's comfort food.
Rib-sticking, heart-warming, belly filling

We thought it would be a great idea to warm up the fall
with a virtual gathering of recipes
inspired by this classic combination.

Kate, the Queen of Cassoulet, offers week-end workshops
and also provides cassoles by mail for your own
weekend Camp Cassoulet at home.


In my hood, Tuscans are called "Mangiafagioli"- bean eaters
and have a special way with pork

and beans both!

It is comforting that yearly seasons repeat themselves
rewarding us with meals to remember!

Soups or stews
what is your favorite?


freshly shelled cannellini beans are so Tuscan

Join us in celebrating by sending in your personal favorite.
Hit the market, grab a pot and start cooking!

Need beans?
Contact Steve, our personal bean guru at Rancho Gordo.
Check out his new book on beans
Wonderful gift for xmas with a selection of Rancho Gordo beans!

Thank you in advance for sharing any secrets from your kitchens!

A nice way to start the holiday celebrations!

Send us a link to your recipe on your blog or site and we will collect the links here!

Join us in pigging out!


Bourbon BBQ beans from Craig "Meathead" Goldwyn

Kate's very faux but yummy NOT cassoulet

Jonathans Table in Queens, NY a cassoulet

Diva's oven-roasted garlic'd beans with ribs

Diva's Tuscan Chili