Market day

Today was market day in Castiglione del Lago. Market day is very important in rural Italy because it is the place where every-one does their shopping. The market is weekly and so on Monday we can go to Tavernelle, on Wednesday to C de L and on Friday there is a small one in Panicale. In fact, without travelling too far we could go to a market every day but Sunday.

As well as fruit and vegetables, fish, cheese, roast porchetta and salami, the stalls also sell ladies and men's  clothing, children's clothes and toys, underwear, shoes, hats and scarves, bed and table linen, plants, kitchen ware and other essential needs.

 Kel buying his favourite socks

 €15 a pair for Italian made leather shoes - with bling!

 The porchetta man sells seasoned roast pork in bread rolls, or in slices to take home.

It does take some time to get used to women buying bras and other undergarments at an outdoor market!

For $4.50 we got all this in-season, fresh and tasty fruit and veg.

Or we could have bought board shorts with koala or aboriginal dot art designs.

There is always an interesting array of local products on display and for sale in the town centre. These cutting or serving boards are made from olive wood.

Salami with truffles or ummm! Which would you prefer?

This group of musicians was rehearsing for an upcoming performance, in a small church with the doors open for all to watch.

On market day we always buy lunch at the forno bakery and take it down to the lake for a picnic. Today we were entertained by a group of children having sailing lessons.

Tonight was treat night and we had a super meal at  Osteria Il Gallo nel Pozzo. As requested by my blogging mate Janelle, here are photos!

Patè on a toasted brioche

 A Monte Vibiano 2014 red blend, recommended our host Simone.  Kel says all good wine comes in heavy bottles and this one was heavy! 

 A tagliatini pasta with Lago Trasimeno shrimp, turnip greens sauce and dehydrated Trasimeno beans.

 Kel's  main was duck

A tiramisù and a chocolate basket with apricot gelato and chocolate mousse. Guess who had the chocolate?

A lovely evening, thank you Gianmarco, Lorena, Simone and Giada.