The Rural Identity of the Fava Bean in Modern Gastronomy
Favalanciata fava beans have found their way into contemporary cuisine without losing their identity.
Matteo Mattei
Marche | ITALY
Guardian of the roots and promoter of rural rebirth in Favalanciata and the small mountain villages. I believe in the power of small gestures and community. With the motto "Per aspera ad astra", I transform difficulties into seeds of the future, cultivating memory, identity, and connections through the land. In life, I am a medical informant and freelancer, spokesperson for the Slow Food Community of Favalanciata and a member of Slow Food Marche, with many hobbies and passions, including those for food and the storytelling of territories, made up of faces, stories, and seasons.
10 stories
In Favalanciata, there’s a legume that’s “stronger” than an earthquake
The Slow Food community in this small village in the Marche Apennines and its fava beans have become a symbol of social renewal in the wake of the 2016 earthquake.
In Favalanciata, there’s a legume that’s “stronger” than an earthquake
The Slow Food community in this small village in the Marche Apennines and its fava beans have become a symbol of social renewal following the 2016 earthquake.
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A Favalanciata c’è un legume più “forte” del terremoto
La Comunità Slow Food del piccolo borgo dell’Appennino marchigiano e la sua fava sono diventati simbolo di rinascita sociale dopo il sisma del 2016.
In Favalanciata, there’s a legume that’s “stronger” than an earthquake
The Slow Food community in this small village in the Marche Apennines and its fava beans have become a symbol of social renewal following the 2016 earthquake.