12/12/2024
The famous Vanilla Kaki from Naples area…kaki or
Persimmons, the stars of autumn, are among the most unique and beloved fruits on Italian tables and there is a variety in Campania region that can be eaten hard and they are named Cachi Vaniglia. But behind this tasty fruit lies a fascinating legend. Inside the seeds, small brown and white grains, there are three figures that farmers once interpreted to predict winter. By cutting the seeds in half you can glimpse figures that actually resemble those of a fork, a spoon or a knife. According to the farmers, the shapes took on the following meanings:
Spoon: snowy winter
Fork: winter mite
Knife: cold and dry winter
These shapes represent the shoots of the plant and are part of popular tradition.
