Logically ecological
As an international ESC volunteer, I had the amazing opportunity to work for the Finnish Red Cross ! First, in order to become a member, I had to follow the First Aid course offered by the Red Cross. This training Read More
I want to tell you briefly the meaning, until now, of having been here, in an eco-village amid Finland’s countryside, as a southern European from one of the most overcrowded and polluted regions in Europe, that is Lombardy. From my Read More
I could talk about elaborating a menu for 20 or 30 people, about how to do it respecting intolerances and different diet choices. But this post is not going to be about that, as interesting as it is. Because yes, Read More
Last week we built a greenhouse, in order to grow and cook out of season plants and vegetables for the community lunches. I had slim to none DIY skills or experience, fortunately Isabelle and the other volunteers were more confident Read More
The snow has melted, days are getting longer, and nature is starting to take its stride- spring is officially here! While eagerly waiting the change in seasons, Reima and Sies, the village bird connoisseurs, took the opportunity to introduce us Read More
This was my first week as a chef, I had the help of Tuija and each day a different volunteer came to help in the kitchen. I was already interested in cooking but never deepened my knowledge, this week was Read More
This has been my first week in the kitchen and I am happy to announce that it has been a success. Who would have thought that cooking for 20 people with different intolerances, allergies and eating styles was not so Read More