BackFood-trotting the globe in December
From a chestnut festival in France to cherry festival in Australia and a traditional one-month-long festival before Christmas in Germany
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Roma Food and Wine Festival
Rome, Italy | 29 Nov–1 Dec
Twenty chefs and 60 wine makers will be a part of this annual extravaganza that takes place on the top floor of Eataly restaurant. In its third edition this year, the festival aims to bring together two things the Italians love—haute cuisine and fine wine—in a beautiful setting. The wine-tasting sessions will be led by a leading expert on Italian and international wines.
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Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt
Nuremberg, Germany | 29 Nov-24 Dec
Winters in Nuremberg come alive with this traditional, nearly one-month-long festival before Christmas. Held in the city’s main market square, this event dates back to the mid-16th century and is one of the oldest festivals in this part of the world. More than 180 decorated stalls are put up, showcasing and selling ornaments, toys and other Christmassy things. Mulled wine, hot chocolate, gingerbread and bratwurst, all offer the warmth that you need while browsing through the market stalls. If you are in these parts of the world around this time, the Christkindlesmarkt is the best way to start Christmas celebrations.
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National Cherry Festival
Young, New South Wales, Australia | 5-7 Dec
Known as the cherry capital of Australia, Young hosts the National Cherry Festival each year. In its 65th edition this year, the three-day event will include the National Cherry Festival parade, Christmas street market, cherry pip spitting competition, cherry pie eating contest, farmers’ markets and lots more. With a real countryside atmosphere, and a lead up to Christmas festivities, it is bound to be fun.
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Fiera Di a Castagna—Chestnut festival
Bocognano, Corsica, France | 5-7 Dec
Chestnuts are the most important harvest from this region of France and it is no surprise then that the locals have a fair dedicated to this produce. With more than 20,000 visitors each year, it is an important event in their calendar. The fair aims to promote local agriculture and culture. Regional chestnut flour contest, talks and conferences around its cultivation are a part of the three-day event. Grilled chestnuts, wine bars and live music add to the festive spirit.
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Palm Beach Food and Wine Fest
Palm Beach, Florida, US | 11-14 Dec
Palm Beach Island was founded in early 1900s. Most of the year, this island houses some 10,500 people, with the number growing nearly three times to 30,000 in the winters. This festival is an important event in the winter social calendar, bringing together chefs, wine makers, culinary celebrities and authors under one roof. Programmes include five-course meals paired with wines, cooking events for children, Street Food hosted by Marc Summers at the Four Seasons Resort, grilling demonstrations and more.
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The Taste of Tasmania
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia | 28 Dec 2014-3 Jan 2015
The Taste showcases Tasmanian produce and is the largest food and wine festival of the region. Not only famous for the produce it showcases and the culinary creativity around it, the Taste also is a place to learn about wine making, craft beer and peat-distilled whisky. It is also famous for its cider. Conducted at the Salamanca Lawns, it’s the perfect opportunity to be outdoors with great food, relax with family and friends. Beer, wine, cider tasting sessions, premium food tasting experiences and tours of the Salamanca market are some of the listed events. One can also enjoy the New Year’s Eve fireworks on the city waterfront. This festival draws more than 30,000 food enthusiasts each year, reason enough for you to check it out.
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A doctor turned nutritional consultant, culinary trainer, food writer and columnist, who’s learning to grow the foods she likes to eat, Nandita Iyer lives in Bengaluru and is mom to a five-year-old gourmand son.
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