Viewpoint: Markets in Pomposa

A solitary market stall in Pomposa, near Ferrara, selling pumpkins of all shapes and sizes in late October of last year. It doesn’t get more Italian – and yet, of course, it’s not Italian at all… Like maize – another crop that is grown very extensively here in the Po Valley – and tomatoes – […]

Pumpkin or Butternut Squash Chips

The pumpkin is an underrated vegetable which deserves to be used much more widely. This snack looks as good as it tastes! 300g (10oz) pumpkin or butternut squash, seeded but not skinned 75g (30oz) soft white breadcrumbs 1 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed 1 sprig of fresh fennel leaves 1 garlic clove Sea salt and […]