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   Staying on a farm is a sustainable way to enjoy a holiday that respects the environment. In a world where climate change has become a global crisis, the importance of reducing personal harm to the environment has grown. A major contributor to climate change is the tourism industry, which produces around 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions. It is important to limit emissions of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, which trap long-wave radiation and cause excessive warming of the Earth's surface. By traveling consciously and sustainably, one person's contribution to global warming can be critical.    Agriturismo Il Convento sets a high standard regarding the sustainability of agritourisms. They grow most of the raw materials used for the...

An agritourism is the combination of agriculture and tourism that provides hospitality services. On a farm, there is an emphasis on cultivating the land, forestry and raising animals in a local and sustainable way. Farmhouses are typically family-run businesses, however, additional employees are commonly hired to help with the physical labor.The farm's activities include: provide hospitality in accommodation or in open spaces intended for campers to stop; administer meals and drinks consisting mainly of its own products and those of farms in the area, including alcoholic and distilled products, with preference for typical products characterized by the DOP, IGP, IGT, DOC and DOCG brands or included in the national list of traditional products agri-food. organize tastings of company products, including...

Conclude the meal with a glass of limoncello it is a real pleasure, especially if shared with friends so why not surprise them with an equally fresh and fragrant alternative. Mandarin liqueur, or mandarinetto, is an excellent o digestive homemade made with the peels of these typical winter citrus fruits. In contrast to cream liqueur, does not require the addition of milk or cream and is therefore characterized by a higher alcohol content as well as a beautiful orange colour. After a few days of maceration and a short rest time in the pantry, the mandarin liqueur will be ready not only to be enjoyed in company, but also to flavor fruit salads, biscuits or cakes, perhaps prepared with the pulp of the...

It is a winter citrus fruit, fruit of the Citrus nobilis nobili plant of the Rutaceae family. It is similar to orange, but smaller and sweeter. Mandarins are medium in size, globose and depressed at the poles, with thin skin that does not adhere to the pulp. Their orange pulp is made up of a large number of juicy and aromatic segments rich in seeds. The edible part is about 80% of the fruit.Thanks to the aroma of limonene, the mandarin peel is used to produce liqueurs, syrups and perfumes and essential oils. - Mandarin essential oil. The limonene contained in the essential oil helps to overcome depression and sadness, while the aldehydes purify the blood and promote bile secretion,...

The liqueur made with orange peels, Arancello, has all the scent of the Mediterranean. Orange has many properties, rich in vitamins C and A and also partly in vitamin B, it increases the resistance of the human body against various chemical, physical and environmental agents, especially in winter. Increases immune defenses against viruses and bacteria. They have an antioxidant action on free radicals and are anti-stress. For the daily requirement of vitamin C it is enough to eat 2 or 3 oranges a day, preferably in segments because the white part and the skin which are a source of fiber are also preserved. The Orange Ingredients: 1 l of food alcohol 650 g of sugar 5/6 untreated oranges 1 liter...