While in Alba (Piemonte, Italy) we came across a slightly different type of farmer's market. All produce came from
land confiscated from the Mafia! This movement was started in Sicily but seems to have spread to other parts of Italy. In Sicily one can stay in homes confiscated, which have been turned into
Agriturismos, provided one doesn't mind the idea that there are probably still Mafia friends and family close by!!
It was a very colorful market!
With an emphasis on Truffles (Tartufi) as the
annual Tartufi fair was being held the following weekend!
Alba is famous for its white truffles.
But had wonderful other produce!
And it was fun seeing people wandering around in medieval dress!!
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