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Though the sultry summer of 2019 is still fresh in our memories, it would seem that autumn is well and truly here. As of September morning temperatures hovered around 15 degrees Celsius, climbing to a peak of 25 at midday. That in turn marked a shift from fifteen days earlier when you might expect 20 degrees in the morning and 30-32 by noon. The writing’s on the wall folks: it ain’t getting any warmer.
But while cooler temperatures call for hats and windbreakers, they also herald the beginning of one of Kastoria’s most beloved times of year, the autumn foliage season.
A favorite Greek pastime in fall is to pack a picnic basket and set off with loved ones on a Sunday drive along one of the region’s many scenic byways. It’s a time of year when people enjoy crisp cool weather and marvel at the transforming landscape as tree leaves turn from lush green to gorgeous shades of yellow, orange, red, purple and brown.
The “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” of John Yeats’ ‘Ode to Autumn’ will soon be here, bringing a rich natural harvest of fruit, nuts and fungi.
Elderberries, apples, hazelnuts, chestnuts and walnuts are just some of the delicious wild finds of early autumn.
This celebration of food from nature is a great chance to explore the interesting tastes and flavours of wild food as well as spend some time outdoors, getting to know your local patch better.
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