Healthy and Young; Italy
As part of the Erasmus+ program, we had the extraordinary opportunity to participate in the Healthy and Young project, which took place in Italy. The main theme was learning about additives – substances added to food, their impact on health, and ways to use them consciously.During the visit, we explored the school greenhouse, where we had the chance to see howstudents grow fresh fruits and herbs. We also discussed natural alternatives to artificialadditives. We watched the official opening of the greenhouse and took part in planting some ofthe first plants there. Afterwards, we learned how to read food labels and preparedpresentations on this topic ourselves.
In the following days, we visited the Abruzzo National Park,where we went for a walk to explore the natural beauty of the area, ending with a view of awaterfall.One of the highlights of the program was a visit to the truffle museum – a place dedicated to thishighly valuable and aromatic ingredient of Italian cuisine.We traveled to the town of San Pietro Avellana, where after a short guided tour, we delved intothe secrets of truffle harvesting. The modern multimedia museum, despite its relatively smallsize, offered a large and very interesting amount of information.
We learned how deeply rootedtruffles are in Italian culture, how they are harvested, and what culinary significance they hold.Another equally interesting point of the exchange was a visit to a culinary school, where we werewarmly welcomed by students and staff. First, we were given a tour of the school, which made abig impression on us – modern classrooms, student-friendly spaces that allow them to developtheir interests, and much more. We were invited to take part in a workshop on making Italianpizza and were shown the secrets of brewing aromatic coffee. After a brief explanation andsome tips, we had the opportunity to make our own pizzas, and finally, we were invited to aroom where beautifully set tables and the most delicious pizzas were waiting for us. This project was not only an opportunity to gain new knowledge, but also an unforgettable experience that allowed us to get to know the cultures of other countries.
Erasmus+ Healthy and Young is an experience that will stay in our memories for a long time!
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