Michela Becchi

From Bandiera Blu to Spiga Verde: the new environmental recognition for rural areas

After Bandiera Blu, the emblem that marks Italy’s most pristine beaches now comes Spiga Verde, the recognition of quality that singles out the towns that shine the most in environmental education and sustainability.

Design Food. Indoors and outdoors

Dining in or out? Here are some good examples of innovative and original chairs, tables and tools for your meals, some items that are playfully in-out, but also past-future.

Travel. Castilla-León: the mushroom tradition and nature of Soria

Enchanting views, timeless places, fertile lands. In northwestern Spain region Castilla-León, generous nature bars delectable fruits that characterize the local cuisine: mushrooms and truffles.

Standart: the Slovak magazine entirely dedicated to coffee

Slovak origin, an international editorial staff based in Vienna writing articles in English, ladies and gentlemen meet Standart, 1 year-old quarterly specialized in coffee.

Return to the future. The volcano’s vineyards, island model

Timing is everything. The pace is slow, like nature’s rhythm, like that of agriculture, of the vines. Time and rhythm, like the smoke that fills every breath, is measured by the volcano. ’A Montagna, it’s called around here. Etna’s viticulture...

Michelin UK and Ireland 2017. The Fat Duck takes back its three stars, and London’s oldest Indian restaurant receives due reward

Britain and Ireland’s Michelin recipients: the return of Heston Blumenthal, the long-awaited triumph of The Ritz London, the victory of Indian cuisine and 7 newly bestowed stars in the English capital

UberEats worldwide: the rapid expansion of novel food delivery

Transportation giant delves into food delivery: UberEats appears to have set off to a great start since its inception a few months ago. Now the newly inaugurated service aims at hitting Europe and reducing costs for consumers.

Sugar in the child’s diet according to the nutritionist

Sucrose is among the most demonized foods. A research team suggests avoiding sugar in children’s eating, and limiting it in adults. As usual, there are different considerations to me made before coming to a conclusion. To understand how to navigate...

In & Out. Desing for the house, the kitchen, the food and wine

Inside or out? In warmer weather, those differences fade. We want to be outdoors more, and when we’re inside, we like to feel as if we’re not. In&Out is the theme of this section dedicated to design for the home,...

Rest in peace Raul Castellani: a life spent in defense of quality wine and extra virgin olive oil

The world has lost one of the world’s most solid experts in sensorial analysis and organizer of olive oil and wine competitions.
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