Hello everyone, farmers and cooking lovers! Today I wanna share with you a very special video on my YouTube channel. This is my culinary adventure in the preparation of Piadina Romagnola, a traditional and delicious dish that represents the heart of Romagna. Piadina is a tipe of flat bread, the most traditional dish of Romagna. When I’m not working in the fields or on the tractor, you can easily find me in front of the stove! In the video, I will take you into my kitchen and guide you step by step through the preparation of this delicacy. Here is the ingredients, for the procedure watch the v ..read more

Growing Saffron: the Transplant Period If you are considering growing saffron, this is the ideal time to transplant the bulbs. The best time to plant saffron bulbs is in late summer or early fall, typically late August to early September. This timing allows the bulbs to establish their root system in time for mid-October flowering, so they’ll be ready even when the winter frost arrives. Choosing the right bulbs is essential. Look for healthy bulbs, with no signs of mold or disease. When it comes to saffron bulbs, size does matter! The larger bulbs (from 3 cm in diameter upwards) guarantee a gr ..read more

Hello to all friends of agriculture! In this video I show you fertilization in organic farming, exploiting the power of mature horse manure. And what better way to do it than to show you directly how the work is done in my company? In an era where sustainability and respect for the environment are at the heart of our choices, organic agriculture is gaining ground thanks to its benefits for both the soil and our health. Fertilization plays a fundamental role in this context, and mature horse manure is an extraordinary ally that nature offers us. We live in an age where sustainability is a keyw ..read more

Organic wheat…epic fail? Today I wanted to tell you about my not exactly positive experience with the crop I sowed in October last year… Since life isn’t all roses and flowers, it’s only right that we also talk about failures; therefore, I am here to tell you mine and to make some general considerations on organic farming. In October 2022 I sowed organic soft wheat. It was the first sowing carried out directly by us, because until the year before, not having the means yet, I entrusted myself to a contractor. Once we figured out how to calibrate the seed drill for wheat (I did about ten tests ..read more

Hi everyone! Today, for the “Claudia in Cucina” column, I want to share with you one of my favorite recipes and a truly mouth-watering dish: chili con carne. This dish is a must in my kitchen, and led me to explore the bold aromas and irresistible flavors of Texas, where this delight originates. Chili con carne is one of my strong points, a dish that I have perfected over the years and that I can’t wait to share with you. In this video, I’ll take you through every step of the preparation, and share with you all the secrets and tricks I’ve learned over time, ensuring your chili turns out delic ..read more

Let’s fight inflation! Prices continue to increase on all products, not just food. Inflation is a problem that worries many of us, but there’s good news on the way! Along the lines of the much discussed “tricolor trolley”, I have decided to go against the grain and reduce saffron prices! Saffron is one of the most precious spices in the world, loved for its unique flavor and health benefits. Now, thanks to this incredible offer, you can enjoy the luxury of trying our 100% Italian organic Zafferano Emiliano without emptying your wallet. Why saffron? It is known for its many uses in cooking, fro ..read more

Welcome back! Today, due to bad weather, I had to postpone work in the fields, so I propose a new cooking video. As with the piadina video, we still stay in Emilia Romagna, but this time I’ll take you to discover a dish from the Piacenza gastronomic tradition: “Pisarei and Fasò.” Maybe some of you are wondering: “What are Pisarei and Fasò?” Well, you’re about to find out! This dish is an authentic jewel of Piacenza cuisine, a mix of flavors and tradition that I can’t wait to share with you. Pisarei are a sort of handmade dumplings, small and deliciously irregular. Their preparation requires p ..read more

Have you ever wanted to take a closer look at what happens inside a saffron farm during the cleaning and maintenance phases? If yes, then our new YouTube video is just the thing for you! In our latest video entitled “Effective cleaning of the saffron field with the shredder: Claudia at the lead!”, we will take you on a unique adventure inside our saffron field. In the video you will see me driving while I carry out the final cleaning of the land before the start of the harvest. When I transplanted the saffron bulbs into the field they are still in now in 2020, I had sown ryegrass as a cover ..read more

Hello to all farming enthusiasts! Today I want to introduce you to the latest purchase I made for my company: a new disk drive, which will allow me to carry out minimal tillage on my land. Minimum soil tillage is a methodology that aims to disturb the soil as little as possible, adopting processes that allow the seedbed to be prepared with the least number of passages in the field. Instead of turning the soil deeply, as happens with traditional processes such as ploughing, we intervene only superficially, in the first 15 centimeters or so. This means less disturbance to soil structure, less e ..read more

July is the ideal month to dig up saffron bulbs. The digging up of saffron bulbs is a crucial operation to ensure good multiplication of plants and a successful future cultivation. The Right Time to Pluck the Bulbs The operation of planting the saffron bulbs takes place during the months of June and July. In this period, the bulbs enter a phase of rest and multiplication, making the extraction of the corms essential for the next cycle. When the leaves have dried completely and the bulbs are dormant, it is the ideal time to proceed with the planting. How to Dig Up Saffrob Bulbs There are sever ..read more