Eating with our eyes is as important as with our mouths, and seeing a beautifully decorated plate with a geometrically pleasant plated dishes is what many of us expect. But why pay extra when you can prepare a gorgeous meal by yourself? And berries might come in handy in situations like this.

From horchata and amaretto liqueur to pesto and flourless cake – almonds are truly almighty. And let’s not forget about almond “milk” which is basically just water with minuscule solids of blended nut pieces that fly around suspended.

Regional rice growing areas have existed in Ticino for the past 90 years. The company Terreni alla Maggia owns rice fields in the Maggia Delta and produces a local alternative to Asian rice. We will be looking at why rice cultivation in Ticino has become an unexpected success story.