On April 14 & 15 in Rimini the 2nd meeting took place with a learner skill exchange from Italy and Greece.
After a warm welcome to all participants by the team from Associazione AGreenment, Christina Paci and Nick Fouche, the practical workshops about herbs, their characteristics and usage in past and present times started. This learner skills exchange was organised in cooperation between the Greek and Italian partner. The first days´ workshop was held by Aggela Karatrantou from Greece who focused on cosmetics. The second day started with a study visit to Lella, who produces since 1986 the traditional piada, which is a flat bread, or as variant also the cassone which is traditionally stuffed with green herbs. Lella explained the different possible ingredients with focus on traditional herbs of the Romagna, she showed how the bread is prepared gave an insight into its cultural meaning and besides, allowed the group to taste some delicious examples.The workshop continued by a presentation about curative herbs of the Emilia Romagna from Nino Bertozzi. The final presentation was given by Marco Stramigioli with examples of different regional herbs that are used as natural remedy.
Apr 14
2nd Meeting in Rimini
