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The school canteen is not a right for everyone – Italian Cuisine

In 60 of the poorest countries in the world, school meals are often the only one for 18 million children. To help the WTO feed it every day, shop at Eataly and donate one euro (or take part in the star dinner on December 13)

The World Food Program (WFP) is the United Nations Humanitarian Agency, which works in over 80 countries around the world, providing food assistance to those affected by conflicts and natural disasters. Scholastic meals is the program that in 2017 saw WFP provide meals to school to over 18 million children in 60 of the poorest countries in the world. For these children, the nutritious meal of WFP constitutes often the only one available in the day and therefore guarantees them better nutrition in order to grow in health, encouraging them to attend classes and, therefore, giving them the opportunity to build a better future. WFP is 100% funded on a voluntary basis and each donation makes a difference for the lives of millions of people.

Donate € 1: they are worth € 2 or € 3, from Eataly

In the period that goes from 26 November to 23 December 2018, in the points of sale of Eataly Milan, Rome and Turin it will be possible to make, directly at the cash desk, a donation starting from 1 europer to support the School meals program. Eataly, in collaboration with Mastercard and WFP Italia, proposes a fundraising initiative: for every euro donated, Eataly will double the amount and, if the amount is paid by Mastercard or Maestro, the donation will be tripled. At WFP, 20 euro cents are enough to provide a school meal for a child. The donation of € 1 will thus ensure nutritious food for a child for an entire school week.

A Dinner with the stars: December 13 in Milan

In addition, to further support the WFP School meals program, on December 13 Eataly and Mastercard will promote, pEataly Smeraldo, Dinner with the stars, a great event organized in collaboration with the association Jeunes Restaurateurs (JRE) and Viviana Varese of Alice Ristorante. A full five-course menu with paired wines, elaborated as well as by Viviana Varese Chef of Alice – the restaurant inside Eataly Smeraldo (1 Michelin star) – by four Chefs JRE Italia: Andrea Sarri of the Sarri restaurant of Imperia, Past Président (1 Michelin star), Filippo Saporito of the Legend of the Friars of Florence (1 Michelin star), Silvio Battistoni of the Hotel Restaurant Le Colonne of Varese and Martina Caruso of the Signum of Salina ( 1 Michelin Star). The dinner will allow guests to participate in a unique event for its taste and its solidarity. The entire proceeds from the dinner will in fact be donated to the WFP program. To take part in the Dinner with the Stars, it is possible to book the desired seats online at www.eataly.it or directly at the Eataly Milano infobox.

Joe Bastianich is the secret of the perfect hamburger – Italian Cuisine

Smoky, BBQ and Chicken: from Joe McDonald's in January the sandwiches signed by Joe Bastianich arrive, based on Made in Italy products. Why are they special? Because McDonald's hamburger has always been the yardstick for everyone else

Bread, meat, seasoning: the balance of these three elements is the basis of the perfect sandwich. A difficult balance that Joe Bastianich always looks for when he eats and judges a sandwich. The Italian-American entrepreneur lent to television presented in Rome the new edition of My Selection sandwiches by McDonald's: three recipes in which he combined the experience of the American chain, with products all made in Italy, from South Tyrolean speck to Val d'Aosta fontina, through the red onion of Tropea and the balsamic vinegar of Modena.

"I grew up in Queens – Joe Bastianich said – and next to my house there was the McDonald's railway and parking lot. My earliest memories are the noise of the passing train and the smell of hamburgers. But I lived in a family with strong Italian roots and at home we only ate Italian cuisine. For me the sandwiches at McDonald's were a dream ".

The American dream, one could say. Since then Joe Bastianich and his street family have made a lot of them and certainly hundreds have been the burgers that have been eaten, but for "Giuseppino", as they called him as a child, that of McDonald's is still the yardstick for all the other burgers. "That's the perfect balance of which I speak: the bread that must be soft, the meat, strictly beef, beef, which must have the crust, the rest are condiments that however should not overpower the other elements".

But which Joe Bastianich's favorite sandwich? "The classic cheeseburger, with mustard, for me it is the maximum. This is the foundation ". Perhaps Bastianich meant "foundation" on which the culture of the American sandwich rests, that the Italians, this is the advice of the judge of Masterchef should not make the mistake of wanting to misrepresent, with the risk of breaking this delicate balance. Speaking of Bastianich and his little stumbles with the Italian that appeals to the public, we'll see him soon on TV, with the next edition of Masterchef to be aired in January.

And they will be available from 1 JanuaryIn all Italian stores, these new My Selection 2019 sandwiches by McDonald's, which in previous editions assure the managing director of the group in Italy, Mario Federico, "have met with great success, bringing great repercussions on the Italian food and agriculture sector. , in which we invest 200 million euros each year ". Three proposals: Smoky (sauce based on Red Onion of Tropea, Calabria IGP and Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Igp) al Chicken (chicken with crispy bacon, smoked scamorza cheese, tomato, crispy onion and delicate mustard), passing through the reconfirmation of the BBQ, best seller 2018, based on BBQ sauce with Tropea Calabria IGP Red Onion, seasoned gouda and coleslaw.

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Trento Christmas Markets 2018, all you need to know – Italian Cuisine

Trento Christmas Markets are officially open up to Epiphany. Here's what to eat among the stands, in the city, what to see and how to get there (dodging the crowd). Our survival guide to the Christmas markets of Trento, here it is!

Between rivers of mulled wine and polenta dishes, Saturday, November 24th there was the ribbon cutting of the Christmas markets in Trento, which will remain open in Piazza Fiera and Piazza Cesare Battisti until 6 January 2019. Among the small wooden houses, 92 in all, is a continuous coming and going of people hunting for sweet or savory pretzels, empty or stuffed; potato tortel, dumplings in broth or seasoned, sandwiches and focaccia, zelten or linzer cakes. These are just some of the many delicacies that you can taste among the open-air stalls. To warm up, steaming cups of wine or hot chocolate. Two new features this year: the market of agricultural products run by Coldiretti in Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore and the Ferris wheel inaugurated in Piazza Dante.

What do you eat at Trento Christmas Markets?

For lovers of regional cuisine, the fulcrum of the gastronomic stalls it is Piazza Fiera. Here, in the outermost row there are the houses dedicated to local crafts, while in the central one the restaurateurs from different areas of Trentino are concentrated. Ai Frati Embriaghi the strong dish is the polenta, served with porcini, venison, sausage, cheese or a combination of these ingredients. At the Raclette's cottage also the potato tortel it's great. The typical pancake, not to be confused with the South Tyrolean rösti, is eaten served with fontina and speck or other cured meats. At the Chalet of the Canederli There are various types of these big dumplings made with stale bread. In addition to the most classic speck, you can also find those with red turnip or spinach.

Who wants, can take them home in vacuum packs. The best brezel is that of the Modern Bakery, where you can also find various types of bread with the most varied wholemeal flours. For the sweet go to theCorner of the strudel. To end with beauty, especially in case of particularly cold temperatures, it is advisable to drink a "Parampampoli", secret mixture invented by the innkeeper of Rifugio Crucolo della Val Campelle, with a strong flavor, halfway between coffee, grappa, wine and caramelized sugar.

Christmas shopping, what to buy in the wooden houses?

In addition to tasting you can of course also buy. For the cheeses there is the stand of the Concast consortium, which brings together 17 dairies that process the milk of 700 Trentino farmers. Here are the Spressa delle Giudicarie, the Nostrano di Trento, the Brenta di Pinzolo and the Fontal Trentino. The little house where to buy it speck it is not difficult to identify. The sign is that of Fratelli Corrà, which propose various types. From the "imperial cut", to the "Verdés" selection, to the "heart". Other interesting stalls are Trentino Herbs, where you can buy teas, infusions and herbal teas, packed in glass jars to better keep the aromas. The Apple Farm, where to buy the dehydrated fruit in bags, in addition to fresh and processed (in this case in strudel). Last but not least the house of the Grappa from Trentino Villa de Varda, craft distillery, which also produces barricades-reserves and preserves the ancient recipe of Amaro Trentino.

Not just markets: what to see in Trento

In Trento, the Christmas Market is a tradition that has been renewed for 25 years. The party atmosphere that reigns among the streets of the historical center is made of lights and perfumes, with the snow-capped mountains to frame. One more reason to stop in a city already full of attractions, like the Renzo Piano Museum of Natural Sciences (Muse) or the Castle of the Good Council. Not to mention the dishes and local typical of the area. At about thirty kilometers then there is the Val di Non, famous for apples, ciderries and also the "Mortandela smoked", typical salami that is also Slow Food Presidium. For those without a car, or time, a few meters from Piazza Fiera, in the scenic Roccabruna palace the provincial wine shop of Trentino is located, where you can taste all the various oenological specialties of the area, from the Trentodoc bubbles to the sweet Vino Santo.

Visit Trento, practical tips

Trento is not one of those places where one happens by chance. One goes there for a reason. Whether they are the Christmas Markets or a winter holiday. Although getting there is not that difficult. The city is not very big, you can easily go around on foot the train option is more than valid. It is only necessary to account for at least one change. The advantage is that once you arrive there will be no parking problems. There are daily direct connections to Munich, Bolzano, Verona, Venice, Rome and Naples. From the central station you can walk to the historic center in 5 minutes. For those who have in mind, instead, a tour in the surrounding valleys, then the car could be indispensable. In this case, there is no shortage of parking spaces, the largest being the Trento Expo exhibition center.

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