The unmistakable smell of roast chestnuts
is a sign that autumn has arrived in Lisbon. I noticed it yesterday as I strolled in Lisbon shopping district. Chestnuts are typically eaten to celebrate Saint Martin's day on November 11, but this is a tradition that goes far beyond that special day. I saw street vendors here and there. I didn't buy any from them because I don't like roasted chestnuts but chestnuts steamed with anise. For my curiosity, when I asked the price for 1 dozen of roasted chestnuts, I was told they were charging €2.0.
The days are still warm but shop windows already display Autumn fashion new arrivals.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images of Autumn fayre Belita, so much to choose from too hugs Rosiex
The roast chestnuts are a sign of a cold autumn in our city...The best thing how to warm the benumbed fingers...and besides, they have a great taste...It seems that the autumn is not so cold in your city in this days... Anyway excellent photos...
ReplyDeleteIt's very rare to see vendors like that here, now. The only time I've seen any in recent times was at the local 'October Fair' in the town of Pembroke. Loved all your photos.
ReplyDeleteSo different than here in America. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI had to check what chestnuts was..and yes,I know them, but in Norway I doubt they are used to anything. Your tradition sounds interesting..and with such lovely pics, I immediately wanted to taste one.
ReplyDeleteLovely to read a real blog again!
I love the blogs you do of your travels and surroundings Belita. The photos are always different and so colourful, and reading about where you have been and what you are up to always interesting.
ReplyDeleteI have never eaten roasted chestnuts, although I remember when visiting NYC in the early winter, the street vendors would be selling them, and they smelled so good..... that was decades ago, so I don't know if that is still happening.... but you have caught the look of a city in change of season!!
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