Tuesday, 08 March 2011 14:38

In the March-April number - Palatifini explained ancient perfumes, knowing hands, and tradition.

In Vallebona, the tiny village near Bordighera on the western edge of Liguria, there is a "Vecchia Distilleria" di Castelan. At the center are the flowers from his 150 bitter orange trees.

Carefully cultivated with organic methods, they resemble wild oranges, but do not have the thorns. Some of the essences are used in cosmetics, others for relaxing baths or to help colds. The distillation from the orange flowers, Acqua di Fiori, is used in food.

Blue is a new magazine dedicated to Genoa and Liguria. Blue is launched as a way of improving communication, with the ambition of reaching Ligurian people as well as an international audience potentially interested in what happens in our cities and region.

The section about typical food and wine of Liguria is edited by Palatifini.