The Cascina's Blog

Savoury vegetable strudel is a tasty alternative to filled puff pastry or brisée cakes. Easy to prepare, it can be filled with many ingredients according to the season or can help us against waste to empty the fridge. It is perfect for so many occasions: appetiser, vegetarian main course, office lunch, picnic.[...]

The uses of wild herbs in the kitchen are many. Don't just think of infusions. They offer much more. They are the perfect ingredient for preparing fresh pasta fillings, savoury pies and omelettes.[...]

Picnics have been immortalised in many works of art, literature and film. [...]

A picnic is a social activity consisting of a meal eaten outdoors, usually in a park, green area or other natural place. The picnic tradition has ancient origins and has evolved over time, taking different forms according to culture and historical context.[...]

Beautiful, chic and tasty: the recipe for fried sage, the appetiser for every lordly aperitif[...]

Sage, an aromatic plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, has been known and appreciated since antiquity for its many beneficial properties. Native to the Mediterranean basin, sage (Salvia officinalis) is now cultivated worldwide and used both in cooking and in natural medicine. Let's discover its main properties and benefits.[...]

At last the warm season is upon us, and the craving for cold dishes increases. Spelt salad is an excellent solution and an alternative to pasta and cold rice. In recent years, it has gained a place of honour in lunches both at home and away from home.[...]

An interesting and healthy variant in the consumption of pasta and other cereals, spelt is a more digestible food than durum and soft wheat and is also suitable for restrictive diets due to its considerable satiating effect. It helps reduce the risk of diabetes due to its low glycaemic index, has laxative and digestive protection properties due to its high fibre content, and helps keep the heart and bones in shape.[...]

At a time when the global market tends to standardise tastes and traditions, DE.CO (Denominazione Comunale di Origine) designations represent a valuable tool for enhancing and protecting local excellence. These certifications, promoted by Italian municipalities, aim to safeguard the typical products, traditional recipes and territorial peculiarities that make up the cultural and gastronomic heritage of our country.[...]

Every year, in the heart of the picturesque Valtidone valley, an event is held that attracts wine, food and culture enthusiasts from all over Italy: Fermento in Valtidone. This festival, usually held in September, celebrates the grape harvest and the local wine, offering a unique experience of flavours, traditions and breathtaking landscapes.[...]