Another great english tradition... ready to be spiced up by some italian food

I was reading today about this nice english annual celebration, the Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Bonfire Night and all the events organized for the 5th of November, anniversary of the failed Gunpowder Plot of 5 November 1605.

As many of you know, the use of the term "Guy Fawkes Night" originates from the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, a failed conspiracy by a group of provincial English Catholics to assassinate the Protestant King James I of England and replace him with a Catholic head of state.

 The festivities involve firework displays and the burning of bonfires, upon which an effigy (traditionally that of Fawkes) is ritually burnt.

In Italy we don't have so many occasions for fireworks. We normally use them celebrating the 15th of August, a religious festivity, now also seen as a mid summer party occasion. Then of course there is New Year's Eve but it's not really different from what everyone does in UK.

Looking at some food website in these days, i couldn't  ignore all the recipes and menu suggestions for tomorrow: I learned about the Parkin, or the Toffee Apples, but i was a bit disappointed by the main courses... soup or chilli con carne ?!

I understand the spicy factor of the chili, but what about the soup? So at this point i would cook some Penne all'Arrabbiata, with just  tomato sauce, garlic, chili and parsley: very easy and quick to prepare also for a big number of people ... and yes, spicy enough to enjoy the Bonfire Night.

So what is your plan for tomorrow night? Are you going to watch the fireworks somewhere or you will be so lucky to be able to see them from your own flat? And are you going to have chili con carne or pasta?

Anyway i wish you to enjoy the party!

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