Living “the farm life” comes with so many joys and a few challenges too. One thing is for certain though, there is always an abundance of everything, and we as happy homesteaders, need to be mindful of what to do with it all.Now, there are numerous ways to preserve a surplus of food, and sometimes, […]
About Lisa Zacchia Lisa Zacchia studied languages and economy as a business consultant. She worked for 4 years in a private company as an administrative employee and in 2014 made her first steps in the tourism industry. In 2016 she joined the Locanda le Piazze as receptionist and then as customer care manager. She loves […]
Farro, a hearty, healthful, and highly prized Italian grain, fits comfortably into menus year-round. In winter, toss it with roasted root vegetables such as turnips, parsnips, and carrots, as it is here. This dish is sweet and savory and loses nothing when served at room temperature, making it a great option for both the lunch […]
About Rosario Di Geronimo What is your name? Rosario Di Geronimo – Bioinvio trademark What do you do? Growing and marketing citrus fruits. Where do you work? Sicily, province of Ragusa. Our land lies in the valley furrowed by the Acate river, one of the most fertile areas in Sicily. What is your favorite product […]
Roasted vegetable galette is a great Christmas centrepiece, chock full of festive favourites! Earthly mushroom duxelles, sweet roasted carrots, parsnips and squash encased in crisp wholemeal pastry. Serve with potatoes, lots of gravy and greens! SERVES 6 Takes 2 hours plus chilling Ingredients: 450 g (1lb) chestnut mushrooms 50g (1 ¾ oz) unsalted butter 3 […]
Zero Impact Housing Explained If you’ve ever wanted to build your own home without having a negative impact on the environment, now is your chance. We now have “green built” homes, which allow us to build a cost-effective, healthy, and environmentally friendly home. So, what is the real situation? The true breakthrough in this century […]
Pomegranate molasses, a Middle Eastern product, has hints of fruitiness and a concentrated sweet-sour taste. Here, its intensity combines with lemon juice and olive oil to create a dressing with a full range of flavors. Toasted pistachios heighten the nuttiness of the bulgur, and roasted peppers and dried cranberries add bursts of color. SERVES 6 […]
History Turnips were believed to have originated in Asia and were then introduced to ancient Greece and Rome. The Roman colonists cultivated flat white turnips throughout Europe around the 1st century, according to historical records. Flat white turnips were first cultivated by settlers in North America in the 1600s and were widely consumed during the […]
Health of the Soil In regenerative organic agriculture, soil health is the number one objective. Our food system’s health is strongly tied to the health of our soil. Our health, the health of our plants, and the future of our planet all rely on the quality of our soil. Here are a few examples of […]
About Corinna Banti What is your name? Corinna Banti What do you do? Oenologist and business manager of Ultima Pietra Where do you work? Ultima Pietra, winery in Trequanda What is your favorite product in the company? In the company we produce wine and oil, and my own favorite is definitely wine. When did you […]
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