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Cannabis, food limits have been set – Italian Cuisine

The maximum amount of Thc for cannabis sativa seeds, flour obtained from seeds and supplements containing derived food is 2 milligrams per kilo, while for oil obtained from seeds it is 5

Table cannabis: the maximum limits of tetrahydrocannabinol (Thc) that can be contained in food have been set. The decree was published in the Official Gazette: the Ministry of Health establishes that the maximum amount of Thc for cannabis sativa seeds, flour obtained from seeds and supplements containing derived food is 2 milligrams per kilo, while for oil obtained from seeds it is of 5 milligrams per kilo. The decree, as Coldiretti explains, "finally gives answers to the hundreds of farms that have invested in the cultivation of this type of plant".

Cultivation and use in Italy

In fact, there are more and more farms that bet on this plant and the cultivated land in Italy, in five years they have increased tenfold, going from 400 hectares in 2013 to almost 4 thousand in 2018: in recent years the production of food with THC has also increased exponentially, such as biscuits, taralli, bread, flour, oil, but also cottage cheese, tofu and a drink vegan. Cannabis also produces oils used in cosmetics, resins and natural fabrics, as well as eco bricks and pellets that ensure clean combustion.

The cultivation of hemp extends throughout the peninsula, and in reality it is not a novelty for our country: up to the 1940s, in fact, with almost 100 thousand hectares of cultivated land, Italy was the second largest producer in the worldafter the Soviet Union. The decline, as Coldiretti explained, was due to the industrialization and diffusion of synthetic fibers on the market, as well as the international campaign against drugs.

There is still a law that also regulates the sector that involves the marketing of cannabis sativa derivatives, after the restrictive sentence of the end of May, issued by the United Sections of the Cassation. "For the cultivation and sale of plants, flowers and seeds with a low content of psychotropic principle, an estimated potential turnover is estimated in over 40 million euros , concludes Coldiretti, "with a significant employment impact due to the involvement of hundreds of farms".

How to set the table for Ferragosto – Italian Cuisine

Find out how to set the table for Ferragosto: outdoor dining or dinner, here are the suggestions to amaze by avoiding the stress of the last moment

You have already thought about organizing the Mid-August? Outdoor dining is a classic, however even the idea of a barbecue to be organized at sunset can prove to be a winner. The important thing is to prepare everything you need to make a good impression with the guests … ed avoid last-minute stress. Here are the things to remember.

Installation for the Ferragosto table

They are the symbol of the beautiful season and express vitality: add a bunch of fresh flowers on the table it will give a touch of kindness and color. What do you say about using flowers also in version place card? Those who are in the mountains or in the countryside can pick up small specimens of succulents: inserted in a jar they will become a nice placeholder to give as a lucky present for the guests.

In this period roses are the queens of the garden, an excellent idea to make a perfumed centerpiece to be made with branches of lavender and fresh rosemary, also useful for removing mosquitoes. If the lunch is a picnic or buffet version, prepare a basket to insert fork and knife tied together with a napkin with a raffia thread: everyone can take what they need and position themselves where they want. If for Ferragosto you have in mind a dinner remember to add many candles on the table: the charm of the lanterns light up the atmosphere thanks to a soft soft light.

table-ferragosto

Things to do first

Remember to refrigerate the drinks and wines you wish to offer. A ice bucket can be strategic. During the dinners it is easy to lose sight of one's glass, which is why making one available set of glasses it is useful for the lady of the house … and turns out to be a moment of play for the guest, who can choose the preferred form. Alcoholic drinks, but not only: you can prepare a delicious one natural drink with fresh water and citrus fruits, to flavor with a few mint leaves and keep in the fridge until the guests arrive. Last thing to do? Cool the watermelon, the fruit symbol of summer: cut into slices or transformed into fruit salad and accompanied by basil sorbet, it will be a refreshing meal.

Cooking strategies

To avoid stress (and the kitchen to be cleaned again!) Prepare everything you can in the previous hours or the day before. The summer is the triumph of fruit and vegetables, with bright colors and intense taste: peppers and zucchini, grilled and flavored with garlic and mint, can be placed on cutting boards to be left directly on the table. Yes to baked fish, to be savored cold along with pasta salad and whole grains seasoned with tomatoes, olives and mozzarella. Prepare fresh sauces to pair with seconds: classic green sauce, guacamole and variations with fresh coriander, yogurt or aubergine sauce, typical of the Greek and oriental tradition, will pleasantly surprise. It pours into many bowls and leaves on the table: perfect with meat and fish, they are appetizing also for the aperitif, to spread on sliced bread and bruschetta. If lunch is far from home, goodsalad in the jar: the idea to recycle jars with a pinch of creativity.

Christmas party with friends? How to set up the table and what to prepare – Italian Cuisine

For a perfect Christmas evening you need excellent food, a laid table and a welcoming and informal atmosphere: here are our tips to organize everything better

After Bullet Journal, the Meal Planning and the Meal PreppingWe are sure that one of the next trends for planning lovers will be the Christmas Planning. Or rather: it certainly is already, but probably it will not be long before it becomes a fully recognized movement. It does not matter that you love the Christmas to the point of obsessively consult the various countdown sites since returning from summer holidays, or that for you is just the opportunity for a little 'rest and free time to devote to those most loved: spent Halloween and the feast of the Immaculate Conception, it is the moment of Christmas that, like every year, will test our creativity and, without a minimum of organization, even our strong nerves.

Christmas with friends (at your home)

The traditions are clear: "Christmas with yours", but nobody wants to give up celebrate with friends too. This is the time to find a date to do it, before everyone's agendas filled up with work aperitifs and kindergarten parties. Second step: where? If there are many in your circle of friends Aunts Scrooge and you are the host designated for this party, read on!

An aperitif or a party with friends are the perfect substitute of the most canonical (and sometimes problematic) Christmas present, as well as an opportunity to be together at a time of year in which often – if you have not organized it in time – even finding the time to say goodbye can be a titanic undertaking.

The perfect ingredients for the success of your party are only two: a beautiful one table he was born in good food. One possible inconvenience: your friends will never want to celebrate elsewhere!

How to set up the table

This evening is a party, and then no formalities – there is room for those in the next few days – and no tablecloth. If you have a table with a wooden top, it will suffice to give the room all the warmth it needs; a touch of color, then, add it with simple American placemats, better if red or in shades of forest green (if you do not have them at home you can buy a few scraps of fabric for a few euros in a haberdashery and cut it with a scissors in the shape and size you want). The center table? Eucalyptus branches resting directly on the table, illuminated by a thread of white battery lights, which serve as a base for candles of different height (a smart idea to avoid the candle holder without risking the wax on the table). Final touch, which will not go unnoticed, personalized place cards made with homemade cookies.

If instead this table does not reflect your style, here you can find others 50 tips to set it up.

What to cook

Premise: we're not talking about Christmas lunch or Christmas Eve dinner, but on an occasion that wants to be, more than anything else, a way to have fun and be together. And for both things the rule is valid as much as possible. For it to be so, it is important that you do not have to spend the evening at the stove, rather organizing it with dishes that can be strictly prepare in advance. Your perfect allies in this venture: appetizers and first courses, the latter are perfect even if your guests are children. In particular, choose one or more appetizers cold, so you can prepare and serve them before the arrival of your guests, and bet everything on the comfort food of a pan just out of the oven for the next course. First courses in the oven, in fact, not only can be prepared in advance, but to give the best of themselves they must be: prepare them the afternoon before, let them rest and bake them just in time to serve them!

5 baked first to prepare in advance

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