About Italian Food: A Belated Buon Primo Maggio!

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Italian Food Italian Food Quick/Easy Recipes Le Basi Classic Recipes From Kyle Phillips, your Guide to Italian Food The happiest of Maydays to all! In Italy (as in many other places) May 1 is Labor Day, though there was less fanfare and more strife than usual, because a number of cities decided to allow shopkeepers open for business, thus drawing loud protests from the unions, who would have rathered workers celebrate by taking the day off and going to an outdoor concert or doing something similar. Again, Buon Primo Maggio! Almost Wordless Wednesday: Baccelli! Baccelli are fava beans, and when mounds of fresh bean pods appear in the markets you know that spring has arrived. They're a tasty antipasto or addition to a meal;... Read more When time's (not) on your side There are times for being leisurely, and then one can enjoy a menu like the Easter meal we had Sunday. However, now that the holidays are over the pace has... Read more Easter First, and Then Pasquetta! Easter Monday is a holiday in Italy, and tradition dictates that those living in cities or towns go out into the country to enjoy the first warmth of spring and... Read more Antipasti, Starters, Salads... Everything from bruschetta to arancini di riso, foods to snack on or begin the meal. Italian Food Ads Italian Food Food Photographers Italian Recipes Italian Dishes Southern Food Featured Articles Zuppe, Minestre, and other Glorious Soups Rice & Risotto Pasta Recipes and Sauces Polenta Recipes Fish Recipes Meat Recipes   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Kyle Phillips Italian Food Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Italian Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Italian Regional Cooking Favorite Recipes Favorite Easter Recipes Pani Pasquali: Easter Breads An Authentic Italian Meal Advertisement