Gnocchi Day – The 29th

Sonia at Work

Yes, it is officially Gnocchi Day on the 29th of each month. Here’s our story:

We were in Italy for Thanksgiving this year, and had lunch with all of our friends at the Bed and Breakfast In Piazza della Signoria. The owners, Sonia and Allesandro, created a bountiful lunch of homemade gnocchi to celebrate the 29th of November.

 

Magic With Potatoes

Sonia gave Wade and me each a $5 euro bill, signed her name on it, we put the date (29/11/2011) on the bill, and then placed it under our bowl of gnocchi as we all ate our lunch. This tradition is to bring good fortune and prosperity to you.

Don't Forget The Money!!

Sonia and Allesandro are maestros in the kitchen, working together at the “construction” and “creation” of such a beautiful masterpiece of food deliciousness that comes together to delight us all….what one can do with potatoes…

Sonia Creates Gnocchi

 

Assembly Line - Ready For Allesandro's Ragu

 

 Needless to say, you can not spend the money, or there goes your fortune! So, each month, you celebrate Gnocchi Day on the 29th of that month. For 2012, we have a total of twelve “29ths” this year – since it is Leap Year.

Allesandro & the Finished Gnocchi

 

So celebrate the extra day you get in 2012, celebrate the extra Gnocchi Day we have this year, and be sure to continue this tradition well into the future. I am just not brave enough to attempt to make homemade gnocchi just yet…maybe on a future Gnocchi Day!

 

(Here’s a website that explains the story. We’ve not been to the restaurant, but will put it on our To Visit list.)

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