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/ Our magazine / Lent, five ideas to start with the right flavor
After the delights of Carnival, spent among chiacchiere, frittelle, and revelry, the liturgical calendar brings order back to the diet, suggesting to moderate the consumption of meats and fatty foods.
The richness of our local cuisine comes to our aid even in this time of year, inviting us to rediscover flavors and colors that are certainly lighter, but no less inviting: let's take a look at some proposals together!
Being careful not to include smoked bacon or the ingredients for a rasotto alla monzese in your cart, to avoid any sly temptation, while browsing among our producers, you will find numerous options for a vegetarian lunch based on genuine Italian rice: all you have to do is search for Terre del Bosco to find a surprising variety of ready-to-eat risottos, with radicchio, zucchini, even dandelion, and nettle!
The agricultural company of Mattia Piccolboni offers varieties of Carnaroli and Vialone Nano Veronese IGP in packs ranging from 250g to 1kg: by choosing the format suitable for you and your family, you can surely start your Lent in the best way.
If you prefer to look for artisanal pasta alternatives available in our shop, we recommend a Bio-branded product: the Pasta d’Alba from Diano d’Alba, a town in the Piedmont province of Cuneo. You can choose from basil tagliatelle, beet fusilli, turmeric gnocchi, pea penne, with the guarantee that you won’t go wrong!
In addition to the ICEA organic certification obtained in 2006, one of the two plants of the company is also certified gluten-free; for those who may have specific dietary needs, here is a delicious option to explore for reinventing your recipes.
In ancient times, wine and spirits were the drinks of choice due to the poor efficiency of water purification. For this reason, their consumption was permitted even during Lent, since the sterilizing action of alcoholic fermentation made liquids that would otherwise be much less potable.
Today, however, abstaining from alcoholic beverages does not harm our health: avoiding glasses for just over a month, therefore, could be a small sacrifice useful for adding extra value to the Easter toast. To not feel (too) deprived, one idea could be to explore the fruity world of juices from Consorzio Motta: products from certified organic agriculture, perfect for welcoming the slow transition from winter to spring.
In the absence of meat, it's good to balance your diet with some alternative source of protein: during Lent, both eggs and dairy products are allowed, as well as fish.
On average, the protein content in cheese is around 20-30%: a great value for a versatile and tasty food! Our recommendation is to look for an even richer flavor in our selection of blue cheeses, among which those from the company Casearia Carpenedo deserve a mention.
If any of you are lactose intolerant, don’t worry: in our shop, you will find our selection of lactose-free options!
Lastly, a look at the afternoon break: the more observant will exclude chocolate, pastry treats, and various delicacies from their snacks, reserving a modest and moderate snack for the mid-afternoon cravings. Allowing yourself a couple of cookies to wait for dinner might be the perfect solution to combine frugality with the need to fill a void in the stomach; we recommend LiSicily cookies, genuine products from a family-run company that brings together the traditions of two regions, Sicily and Liguria.
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