A Bountiful Table

“A tavola non si invecchia” —or, to put it in English, you never grow old at the table. Indeed, in the Italian context, one feels ageless when there is so much warmth, comfort, and pleasure to be derived at the table. Both the company one dines with and the generous platters of food literally transform the dining table into a place where everyone can gather around to enjoy a bountiful feast of good things.

While Thanksgiving in the context of the North American holiday—literally, thanksgiving feasts—that are held in honour of various patron saints throughout the year. The meals served on these dates are generous and border on the decadent: plates and platters of regional delicacies are spread across tables to be shared with family and friends.