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Elena Valeriote

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Elena Valeriote is a food, farming, culture and travel writer based in Tuscany, Italy who specializes in sharing stories that center on sustainability and sense of place.
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Rice is central to Sado Island's economy and culture.

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How a Near-Extinct Bird Returned to the Rice Fields of Sado Island

The beautiful toki have become the pride of the island.

By Elena Valeriote
A woman loading zucca violina into a van.

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This Italian City Is Obsessed With Squash

Ferrara is the place for all things pumpkin.

By Elena Valeriote
White olive trees can be found as far afield as Libya.

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Rediscovering Calabria's Mystical White Olives

An archeologist is mapping out the last remaining trees.

By Elena Valeriote
Making acorn mush is a laborious process.

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The Indigenous Family Bringing Acorns Back to California Cuisine

The humble nuts were once a staple food.

By Elena Valeriote

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