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Ricetta del giorno

Napoli ieri oggi e domani

Torta pasqualina

Ingredienti: farina 600gr, 8 carciofi, bietole 200gr, ricotta 400gr, 10 uova, parmigiano grattugiato, limone, aglio, prezzemolo, maggiorana, olio extravergine d’oliva, sale.

Esecuzione: Con la farina, 2 cucchiai di olio, pizzico di sale preparare una pasta liscia e morbida con acqua tiepida q.b., coprirla e farla riposare. Pulire i carciofi, tagliarli a spicchi sottili metterli a bagno in acqua e limone, sgocciolarli e cuocerli con olio, aglio, sale e prezzemolo. Mettere da parte i carciofi e nel condimento rimasto cuocere le bietole sbollentate e tritate. Stemperare la ricotta in una ciotola, incorporarvi parmigiano, 3 uova, sale, pepe, bietole e carciofi. Dividere la pasta in 10 parti, stenderne 4 in sfoglia sottilissima, sistemarle sovrapposte in una tortiera unta spennellando ognuna con olio. Versarvi dentro il ripieno preparato e in esso, con il dorso di un cucchiaio, formare 7 fossette. In ognuno metter un uovo sgusciato, condirlo con sale, pepe, burro…

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‘My prayers alone cannot save him’ As her son fights for besieged Mariupol, this Ukrainian mother refuses to give up hope — Meduza

A Ukrainian soldier in Mariupol. March 12, 2022.
A Ukrainian soldier in Mariupol. March 12, 2022.
Evgeniy Maloletka / AP / Scanpix / LETA

War has completely changed the lives of millions of Ukrainians. While some fight for their country’s freedom, millions have been forced to flee abroad as refugees. Others remain in their homes, struggling to survive in wartime conditions and waiting to reunite with their loved ones. Iryna Egorchenko is a 43-year-old community leader in Kyiv, whose son is fighting in besieged Mariupol. When she spoke to Meduza, Iryna hadn’t heard from her son in almost a week. But she refuses to give up hope or give in to fear. In her own words, Iryna explains why she believes in bright future for Ukraine — and for Russia, too.

Source: ‘My prayers alone cannot save him’ As her son fights for besieged Mariupol, this Ukrainian mother refuses to give up hope — Meduza

Entre la tierra y las nubes

Santiago Galicia Rojon Serrallonga

SANTIAGO GALICIA ROJON SERRALLONGA

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Camino descalzo, en el césped y en la tierra de la que surgen aromas, colores y texturas con formas de helechos, flores y plantas, hasta que llego al río diáfano que trae pedazos del deshielo, en lo más alto de la montaña, donde me introduzco y hundo mis pies en el fondo arenoso. Abrazo uno de los árboles que crecen frondosos en la orilla y siento la textura rugosa de su corteza. El viento sopla, juega con mi cabello y torna carmesí mis mejillas. Al abrazarlo, cierro mi mirada física y abro los ojos de mi interior, la percepción de mi alma. Y así siento el palpitar de la creación, el pulso de la vida, como si el árbol y yo formáramos parte de la misma fuente. Al abrazar el tronco, escucho las voces y los sigilos que vienen…

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