In Baku, on 4 December 2013, the Mediterranean diet of 7 countries was recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. To mark the 10th anniversary, Tavira Municipality throughout this year will publicise messages every fortnight from the partners/bodies who have contributed to or undertaken projects to safeguard the Mediterranean diet. Various national, regional and local entities […]
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food, folklore and wine-tasting workshops Under the “Valorising – Sustainability Support Line” programme, the Municipality of Tavira proposed the project “Tavira and the Mediterranean Diet: A Sustainable Tourism Destination. In this context, experimental workshops were planned based on the customs and traditions of the Mediterranean diet within the scope of handicrafts, folklore, food and wine […]
“𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯és da His𝐭ó𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐝𝐨𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬” On Friday, June 16th, at the Sotavento Delegation of Regional Directorate for Agriculture and Fisheries Algarve, we will be talking with: Deana Barroqueiro for “Touring the Algarve through the History of Palate”. The program includes a visit to the CEAT ( Tavira Agricultural Experimentation Center) Fruit Collections, at 9.30 am, and a […]
A very summery traditional Spanish recipe One of the typical dishes of Mediterranean cuisine is the Gazpacho, originally from the autonomous community of Andalusia.This “cold soup” of vegetables has many variations, due to regional and/or personal preferences. It is traditionally prepared as a mixture of tomato and other ingredients such as cucumber, pepper, onion, garlic, […]
Seven years ago, the United Nations General Assembly designated June 18 as the International Day of Sustainable Gastronomy, recognized as an expression and opportunity for the protection of the world’s natural and cultural diversity, as well as an opportunity for the concrete realization of the 2030 Agenda Goals. Gastronomic art, when it takes into account […]
Apply for the in-person boot camp from 23 July – 29 July , 2023, Pollica (Sa), Italy. The Mediterranean Diet is more than a list of ingredients. It is a lifestyle that reconnects humanity with the planet that hosts us, providing a model for a new type of sociality that is grounded in integral ecology. […]
Future Food Institute is proud to present a six-day immersive boot camp focused on GASTRO-DIPLOMACY. This unique experience aims to explore the power of creativity and culinary activism in revolutionizing our food systems for integral ecological development. In particular, we recognize the crucial role of chefs and cooks as undercover agents of change who have the ability […]
Currently, with globalization, the standardization of eating habits and social inequalities, there is a growing threat to the Mediterranean Diet, defined as a healthy lifestyle and characterized by the strong relationship between food and its regional products. In Portugal there has been an increase in more demanding consumers, attentive to the taste of food, its […]
The European Maritime Day is celebrated annually on the 20th of May. The purpose of this date is to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges that the sea brings in the areas of innovation, research and cooperation. On the other hand, it is intended to highlight the importance of environmental preservation and the biodiversity […]
World Bee Day is celebrated every year on the 20th of May. This day honors the birthday of Slovenian Anton Janša, pioneer of modern beekeeping techniques in the 18th century. This date commemorates the importance of pollinating beings and seeks to raise awareness of the threats bees face. It is intended to enhance its importance […]
