Camille's Eats Blog

Nothing Goes to Waste!

Zero Food Waste! Green Food Lab Riva San Vitale, Switzerland Written By: Camille Marraccini October 23rd, 2025 This week, the SALUTE students participated in our third Green Food Lab class with Chef Elisa Lazzari. Over the past few months, we have completed several hands-on sessions led by Elisa, a local chef here in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland. Elisa specializes in 100% plant-based cooking and brings a unique artistic flair to every dish. What exactly is a Green Food Lab, a

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Oct 23, 2025

Say Formaggio!

Written By: Camille Marraccini October 14th, 2025 Last week, the European Food Practices class woke up bright and early to catch a glimpse of a local cheese producer right here in the Ticino region. We took a peaceful morning walk to Prodotti Caseari di Aurelio Vizzardi, a small family-run cheese factory tucked in between the Monte San Giorgio and Monte Generoso Mountains. Aurelio Vizzardi and his wife have been running the business for over 30 years, producing traditional ch

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Oct 14, 2025

The Taste That Made Me

Written By: Camille Marraccini October 13th, 2025 I would always grab the edge of the stovetop and hoist myself up until my chin rested on the stovetop’s edge, just high enough to glimpse what was sizzling for dinner. Being the youngest of four children, I often slipped under the radar in our bustling house. Those unnoticed moments gave me the chance to quietly watch my dad cook while my mom juggled homework help and my siblings filled the house with their constant motion and

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Oct 13, 2025