In mid-October in Villaorba, a small hamlet of Basiliano, the traditional Sagra de las Masanetes is held

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14 October 2019

Food

In mid-October in Villaorba, a small hamlet of Basiliano, the traditional Sagra de las Masanetes is held

It's easy to say "masanette" but, perhaps, not everyone knows what they are.
These small creatures are crustaceans, female crabs, very widespread and caught in the Venetian lagoon. They were collected and eaten especially during hard times, when food was scarce. They were considered the food of the poor, and were easy to find.

This festival is based on an event that dates back to the beginning of the last century: every year, in the month of October, fishermen arrived from Marano Lagunare to barter their "masanette" for corn flour and pecorino cheese that was produced in the village.
Fortunately, the tradition is still kept alive, year after year, by the Proloco organisation and is much loved by the villagers and by many others, as it is always very popular.
The food is wonderful. If you want to try something unusual and delicious, this village festival offers the ideal opportunity.

From the main dish of "masanette", in a salad and in a sauce, to squid, "baccalà" (baked dried cod) with polenta, cuttlefish stew, many other fish specialities, and much more.
The festivities take place under cover. The food stands are really well-stocked and the entertainment never fails to please.

You really must try it!

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I'm Giada, also known as Jedy, a girl from the charming south of Friuli, from Palazzolo dello Stella to be precise. I graduated in Cultural Mediation and I love languages, especially French and German. My passions are cooking, photography, writing and walking outdoors. I am a creative person and I like experimenting, tasting unusual food and learning about new cultures and traditions that are different to mine.