The Selargius caper, recently recognized as a Slow Food Presidium, stands out for its small and light buds, ideal for salting. Here is its history
The Cavendish banana dominates the global market but its fragility threatens food security, the environment and workers' rights. Only biodiversity can guarantee a sustainable future for producers and consumers. Here are the conclusions of an expert like Enrico Roccato
The Slow Food Guide draws a national map of the most authentic Italian restaurants. 1917 places that stand out for their excellent offerings and for their ambience, cuisine and hospitality with versatile dishes, always good and current, and with an approach to…
The presence of mussels in these seas has been documented since the beginning of the twentieth century. A mollusk of identity, even the fans of the football team, when they go away, sing 'C'avemo i moscioli'". Slow Food presidia decide to stop fishing. Also dramatic…
Over five hundred producers of craft beer and cider who represent the excellence of the Italian brewing world. 49 Snails awarded to the best breweries, 101 excellence awards, 43 Supply Chain Awards. The special prizes. All the breweries that have conquered…
The army of collaborators of La Guida Slow has scoured Italy for Extra Virgin Olive Oil not only in the name of quality but also with the aim of creating relationships between producers and citizens, between places and products. All the oils awarded by the Region for…
In addition to being a valuable source of protein, fiber and antioxidants, legumes play a key role in promoting sustainable agricultural practices. For World Legumes Day, initiatives in over 140 restaurants throughout Italy
Ripening under the sea sand. develops its unique sweetness by losing the typical bitterness of the common thistle. On January 27th Cervia dedicates a celebration to him. Rich in nutritional properties, it is excellent in salads, baked au gratin, and as a condiment for first courses.…
For the Veronesi Foundation: the current model of food production, especially meat, is no longer sustainable for the planet. The animals bred so much that if they were released they would not be able to survive due to the high use of drugs,…
Reviewed more than 1750 restaurants highlighted for their local cuisine, selection of ingredients and genuine hospitality. The list of all the establishments awarded with the Snails Region by Region. Campania in the lead. A sector in excellent health and…
A recipe that is part of the September gastronomy tradition of the Genoese Levant. In the book "Summer cooking 110 recipes to better enjoy the summer" a month-by-month guide for seasonal cuisine
Eight years ago, only 20 forty-year-old trees survived. Now we are also thinking about the transformation of the product into compotes, jams and juices. The nutritional properties of peaches: beneficial for the eyes, blood, skin, intestines
Slow Food publishes a useful guide to familiarize yourself with fish products in the kitchen. You discover many interesting culinary possibilities. The list of fish to buy according to the seasons. Market advice for informed purchases
A journey to discover all those cellars and abbeys that have safeguarded wine and vines since the Middle Ages that would otherwise have been lost. All the details of the event
Our streams invaded by aggressive Louisiana and California crayfish and carriers of a dangerous disease. Aquatic ecosystems and their relationship with the mainland will take center stage in Genoa from 1 to 4 June. Culinary traditions of…
Lorenzo Tablino wine historian reconstructs in a Slow Food volume the centuries-old story of Barolo, which achieved international success only fifty years ago on the basis of unpublished historical documents and archival research. The story of the disastrous Barolo expedition…
A useful guide that helps to discover a gastronomic Italy away from the spotlight that knows how to tell a world of authentic values and riches of biodiversity, culture and local food and wine tradition. The list of new Snails
Terra Madre Salone del Gusto will be held in Turin from 22 to 26 September. More than 3000 delegates from 150 countries are expected to take care of the regeneration. The watchwords: reduce meat consumption, fight against food waste and…
The Region that still fights against land reclamation has consumers who are more attentive to the origins of the productions and to the quality. Sustainability of land as a response to malfeasance
The best Italian extra virgin olive oils selected by the Slow Food Guide according to the principle of a clean and fair healthy product. All companies indicated by region. Biologics are on the increase
Red skin, intense flavor, slightly spicy, rich in nutritional properties, it is a Slow Food presidium awaiting DOP and IGP. It is also used in natural medicine.
A little bunch onion, a little shallot is all edible, from the bulbs to the leaves, and has remarkable nutritional properties. Loved by Chefs for its versatility from appetizers to desserts.
Over 800 wineries will give life to the first edition of Sana Slow Wine Fair at the end of February by presenting 5000 labels in compliance with environmental sustainability, social impact and landscape protection. the cultural and social role that wineries…
The osterie sector in Italy is enjoying good health: the authoritative Slow Food Guide bears witness to this. Six special prizes out of 1713 venues reviewed. The youngest host 2021 is in Rome, the Osteria Epiro. The Award for the Best… goes to Bolzano
The Slow Food wine guide is back. 23 new entries among the wines awarded with snails, a sign of great vitality in the sector. The award to the young winemaker to Federico Stroppolatini who abandoned his engineering studies at the age of 21 to…
From today to Sunday the city of Cervia celebrates the ancient tradition of the remittance of salt, the transport on the Burchielle towed along the banks of the canal. The ancient festival that closed the working season is renewed, which in 1792 was…
Involving schools, cooks and the entire local community for a 360-degree offer of local products, from Sila cheeses and potatoes to Calabrian black pig cured meats, sausages and soppressata. And then show cooking with products from…
The movement of Carlo Petrini and Lavazza Group give life to a global network without borders that brings together all the protagonists of the supply chain as a concrete example of ecological transition. A community that embraces farmers, roasters, baristas, restaurateurs, traders, institutions with…
Region by region all the excellent EVO oils. Less has been produced but the quality of the vintage is good. The companies reviewed are increasing, a sign that quality is improving. Organic youth businesses are also on the increase. Many opt for…
