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Snow peas, delicious legume of spring rich in properties – Italian Cuisine

Spring time, pea time. Also of green beans, of course, which are good, especially fresh. And what about the beans? And then, there are the jackdaws. They are good, sweet and full of health. Like the previous ones, it is a legume, not a vegetable, therefore in a nutshell, a real superfood. And in fact the owned jackdaws really do have many. Let's see together what they are, and then how to choose and prepare this gift of spring.

172558 First of all: jackdaws, unlike peas, you eat everything, both the seeds and the pod. This is why they are also known as "pea mangiatutto". There are two varieties, one more rounded and similar to the pea, in fact, and a flatter one, with little developed seeds.

172552 The best friend of the jackdaws is the gut: this legume really helps bowel regularity, primarily thanks to its high fiber content. Another feature of them is to be a remineralizing food, that is able to bring important amounts of mineral salts to the body. Among the many, they are particularly rich in iron – important for anemics. And of all this means that they are very good for fight fatigue. they many vitamins and so they are a legume, therefore, theirs protein intake, when combined with a cereal, it is equal to that of meat.

It's not over: like peas, they contain plant estrogens which help women balance the cycle menstrual, especially when it is painful and problematic but also to prevent osteoporosis. And then they are very low in calories, satiating and with the characteristic of contributing to reduce sugar absorption and fat: perfect for getting in shape before the summer, then!

Select beautiful fresh jackdaws, firm but soft, intact and free of yellowish or moldy parts. The jackdaws are easy to clean and prepare: just wash them and get rid of the petiole (and if they are a little harder, the fibrous thread that flows to the sides of the pod) and then cook them, boiled or directly in the pan. If we traditionally use rather soft (careful not to prolong cooking too much, to avoid that they fall apart), a suggestion is to try them in the more crunchy version, stirring them "to the east" to a point of cooking a little earlier than when you would normally light the fire.

172555 Theirs sweet and delicate flavor makes them really versatile in the kitchen. They can be steamed and simply eaten with oil, salt and lemon or vinegar. Sautéed and seasoned, with spices and other flavorings at will, such as roasted sesame seeds rather than almond grit. They are very good stew with tomato and enrich the salads of the good season: combine them for example with a hard-boiled egg but also with a fresh or preserved fish, for example a mackerel for a more decisive taste or delicious shrimps.

Aurora Quinto
March 2019

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During the holidays, make truffle snow – Italian Cuisine

Black, white, summer or winter, the truffle is an extremely valuable product that is not consumed every day as if it were bread or pasta, but on special occasions to give importance to the moment of newfound family union. If you also do not pay attention during the holidays and you want to make a great impression with friends and relatives, here are some products to donate or to give you to cook to your loved ones dishes that is delicious little to say.

Savini Tartufi

There Savini family for four generations, he sniffed and found the best truffles in the woods of his beloved Tuscany, between Pisa, Florence and Siena, guaranteeing four seasons of luxury. Savini's proposal is enhanced however during the holidays with gift boxes for all ages from The young man to The truffle, the variegates honeys products in collaboration with Thun to serve with cheeses, creams or ice cream and the brand new Black Diamond, black salt with truffles to flavor meat and fish. Find some proposals in the gallery, all Savini products on the online shop and to taste the truffle focusing on quality and tranquility in Milan. Savini Tartufi Truffle Restaurant.

Urbani Tartufi

Since 1852 Urbani Tartufi brings truffles to the table in Italy and around the world and in these parties launches two exclusive lines Gli Urbanissimi and Gli Urbanissimi Extra, two gift packs containing a varied selection of products, rice, pasta, oil, vinegar, truffle sauces and truffle chocolates. Do not miss anything this Christmas and toast the New Year with taste. Some ideas in the gallery and all the products on the Urbani Tartufi e-shop.

Truffles & Friends

The modern concept of Truffles & Friends was founded in 2010 by the intuition of Alberto and Angelo Sermoneta, who opened in Rome the first place in the world with the truffle protagonist, from sale to tasting. The second opening is in Milan with the Truffle Lounge in Corso Venezia and the third one reaches international borders arriving in Dubai. Many products available in exclusive locations and on the Tatufi & Friends online shop, in the gallery, little gems and exclusive packs to enjoy some great parties.

How to whisk the egg whites to snow – Italian Cuisine

It is possible to obtain a firm, lasting and well-inflated foam! Follow our advice.

There are so many preparations in the kitchen that need well-whipped egg whites: it goes from desserts, like the classic meringues, to appetizers, like soufflés. Whipped egg whites can increase up to eight times their volume: depends on how much air they can incorporate while being processed. Being able to have egg whites stuck to snow is not impossible, but we must observe some simple rules. In the tutorial our tips for foamy and very bulky egg whites.