I’m writing this post because today was a special day in the little kitchen of the Ortostorto farm, one of the places that I’m currently working as a volunteer.
In the Ortostorto farm many activities are daily developed, such as the kitchen laboratory where the clients learn how to cook and work independently in the kitchen.
Inspired by the training in Sermugnano where we volunteers were encouraged to share our cultures and customs in our work-places, I decided to give it a try.
Since one of the things that Portuguese and Italians share is their love for food, before the farm close for Easter celebrations, I aimed to bring them a little bit of Portuguese gastronomy.
The menu of the day was “Bacalhau à Brás” e “Ervilhas com ovos escalfados”, or as I and Fed (one of the clients) were calling: “Cibo Portuguese”.
As always, the kitchen was filled with enthusiastic workers. I was surrounded by laughs, Portuguese music and smells that took me home.
I’m very glad with this opportunity because nothing makes me happier than cooking for others and seeing them enjoy it. And I can happily say that the Portuguese food won their hearts.
Written by: Inês
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