Charlemagne's Castle, Souvenirs from Sutri, and a Borlotti Beans Recipe.

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As those who know me can attest, Little Easter or ‘Pasquetta’ is my favorite Holiday..it is the day after Easter and a relaxing Holiday (in Italy) ….no obligatory sit down meals…no need to spend time looking for greeting cards or gifts..or preparing for large feasts…
If I had to make up my own Holiday this would be it, for it is truly a Holiday, one where you can relax and take a drive with no plan to follow. Just pack some impromptu sandwiches and have a picnic in the mountains or drive to where the road takes you… a relaxing Holiday for one day..no one is slighted because there is nothing to give or take or make…
This Pasquetta was a day of exploring the Roman countryside…with a visit to a little town, once inhabited by the Etruscans and Charlemagne- the ancient town of  Sutri..founded thousands of years before Rome and named after Saturn, the father of the Gods.
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My favorite part of the visit was sampling local beans of Sutri, rumored to have given Charlemagne his strength for conquering…I also had fun creating some recipes with this ancient food…
A stop at Charlemagne’s castle (what is left of it) though before eating and cooking was a must…
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