Here it comes back, punctual like the leavening of a nice loaf of bread, the Canestrato Bread Festival in San Nicola La Strada. If the calendar marks on September 30 and the clock is 19pm, it's clear that the municipal arena will become the stage of one of the tastiest celebrations in Campania. Between flavors of times gone by and contagious joy, this is the party not to be missed.
A tribute to the history of canestrato bread
What are you talking about traditions or recipes handed down, canestrato bread is more than just food: it is a piece of thecultural identity of Caserta. Once a year, the community gathers not just to eat, but to pay homage to an ancient art which involves flour, expert hands and small wicker baskets called canestrelle. On this occasion, bread is not just bread, but a symbol of belonging and history.
The historical preparation of canestrato bread
Imagine crowded courtyards, smoking wood ovens and the irresistible scent of fresh bread wafting through the air. Here is the picture that comes to life every time the expert hands of the families of San Nicola La Strada get to work. Every Saturday became a small event, a ritual that transcended the simple act of cooking and was transformed into a community celebration. Sunday lunch, thanks to these delicacies, was always a feast on the plate.
Events and activities
The social fabric comes alive and takes on color thanks to Proloco of San Nicola La Strada, headed by the president Joseph Constantine. In addition to the tasty center of the event - bread, obviously - the evening is a concentration of smiles, music and small moments of pure fun.
Like a big family lunch, but with a few hundred more people.
The party menu
But at celebrations you don't live on bread alone, not even here. To satisfy different palates, the menu ranges from the timeless pasta and beans a slices of bread seasoned in the old fashioned way, just like grandmothers did.
Every bite is a blast from the past, every sip of Local wine it is a tribute to the present. An irresistible mix that makes this event a fixed appointment for anyone who loves good food and good company.
The party will take place at the Ferdinando II municipal arena of San Nicola la Strada
