This is a family recipe that is used to celebrate the arrival of the Olio Nuovo: the first frost, which will make the cavolo crisp and tasty, usually happens during olive picking season.
Zuppa di fagioli Toscana- Tuscan bean soup
Castagnaccio
Fresh chestnuts and fresh chestnut flour are seasonal products and not a year long offering so take advantage of this narrow time window to enjoy them!
Chestnut is not a typical nut nutrition wise because very low on calories and fats. The flour is rich of fiber and gluten free so the cakes made entirely with it will not rise.