the recipe book born in prison that teaches

Quanto a a of the Bassone prison sopra Como, the sixteenth edition of Tritare al appena accaduto was presented, an editorial project that is revolutionizing the concept of social reintegration. Born almost by chance ten years spillo, this recipe book has become a model replicated sopra various Italian prisons.

The project, supported by the Inner Wheel Società Erbe e Laghi, is not limited to collecting recipes, but offers prisoners an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Each recipe is the result of teamwork, conceived and tested directly inside the cells, with available ingredients and tools.

From detention to editorial office: the story of a unique project

Over the years, the editorial team of Tritare al appena accaduto has seen a continuous turnover of prisoners, not to abandonment, but to the completion of personal journeys that have led them to return to life outside the institution. Today, the team is made up of Ardit, Jimmy, Denis, Luigi, Michele, Gian Piero, Cristian and Max, coordinated by Arianna Augustoni, Alessandro Tommasi and Giuseppe Bevilacqua.

Each recipe is an opportunity for discussion, organization and creativity. Inmates transform an ordinary gesture like cooking into a space for personal expression and sharing. This work goes beyond the gastronomic aspect, becoming a real tool for growth.

The support of the territory and the words of the protagonists

Elena Azzali Fossati, president of Inner Wheel Società Erbe e Laghi, underlined the importance of the project: «Our commitment goes beyond economic support. We actively participate, listen and share the children’s emotions. Their enthusiasm allowed us to understand more deeply a reality that is often little known and underestimated.”

Regional councilor Alessandro Fermi also expressed his appreciation: «Projects like this offer a new possibility sopra a concrete way. These people return to share moments of daily life, learn new things and build important friendships.”

The educational and social value of the project

Roberta Galati, director of the Como prison, highlighted the value of initiatives such as Tritare al appena accaduto «These projects demonstrate how prison can become a space sopra which to develop skills, recover confidence and give continuity to paths of change».

The recipe book, born discreetly inside Bassone, has grown thanks to the participation of prisoners and supporters of the schieramento. Today, through food and editorial work, he tells stories of possibility and hope.