food traditions typical products and the preservation of local culture
The 17 Pearls of Ferrara, so named because of their importance to the local economy, are the result of the enhancement and protection of local typical food undertaken in Ferrara. Evidence of the strong bond between the territory and typical products are found in many ancient texts which explicitly refer to products that are still part of Ferrara's culinary tradition.
Heritage Preservation local producers working together have already
received EU IPG certifications for the Coppia Ferrarese, a bread that traces
its origins to the Renaissance period, Pears, Peaches and Nectarines and
Asparagus while the Bosco Eliceo Wines have a DOC denomination
.
Renaissance Customs and Food Traditions in Trentino and Emilia Romagna
Certifications are under consideration for Goro Clams, Ferrara Cucumbers, Po River
Delta Carrots and Rice, Garlic Salami Zia Ferrarese, Voghiera Garlic, Pumpkin
Cappellato and Pampapato-pampepato.
Belriguardo
Castle Renaissance Art Courses and Local Cuisine in Ferrara
The Museums Project
Learning by Doing. Preserving and Divulging Cultural Heritage in Your
Community