AGRI-CULT

It is the result of a long and laborious work by tireless worker. It is sweet, healing, nourishing. On board our editors tasted for this number, the honey. In particular, the variety or taste from what is considered the capital of Abruzzo in terms of production of the product: Tornareccio honey.

Cesare Pavese, in its time, poetically called it “the gateway to the world” and today more than ever, this attractive definition is reflected in reality. We talk about the town of Canelli, lying south of the province of Asti, a candidate to become World Heritage protected by UNESCO. We are located in Piedmont, home to the well-known city of wine and world capital of champagne andMuscat, a beautiful town situated on the river valley Belbo between two major hill areas: the Asti area, along the bank of the Tanaro and Langa real.

"Oil DOP from my territory, characteristics, nature and culture": it is the title of the contest just ended, which saw pupils take to the field of thirteen elementary schools, belonging to as many Italian municipalities joining the Association National Oil City. Bimboil Award, organized to promote knowledge and appreciation of extra virgin olive oil among children, has seen the podium regions of Veneto, Lazio and Molise.

The editorial of  Paesaggiritrovati.it meets on the board typical legume of this season: the beans. Usually eaten fresh, along with pasta or as a main course very simple, and in some cases dried, they are an integral part of Italian spring menu. In particular, this food is not lacking in the diet of a small town in the province of Enna: Leonforte. Here, to be recognized as a true delicacy is the peasant “Wide Bean”, which entered fully into the basket of typical products of Mediterranean diet.