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The safety and preservation of our planet has become a growing concern for people all around the world. Try Peas is a blog dedicated to providing news, views, and information on ways that we can help try to save the environment. We appreciate hearing from you, so feel free to join the conversation!

Karen has been a travel enthusiast since she was a young child. It has always been a dream of hers to see as much of the world as possible. Last year, while she was sailing transatlantic on the Queen Mary 2, a gentleman expressed an interest in publishing a detailed journal she’d kept of her 7 week European vacation. This inspired her to start an Ezine of her own, and combine her passion for traveling with her passion for saving the planet. She hopes you enjoy reading about her experiences around the world as much as she enjoys writing about them.

Marla is an an avid reader and self-described news junkie. She has both Bachelors and Masters degrees in English and has always had a passion for writing. She has never hesitated to express her opinion about anything. Marla attributes her interest in environmental issues to her Breast Cancer diagnosis 17 years ago. She makes it a point to keep an eye on current news and events that impact our environment and global health.

Andrea has a passion for product specification in the construction, renovation and development of commercial and residential real estate projects. Over the last several years, she has become fascinated with how the construction industry and other businesses related to it are developing and utilizing more eco-friendly, renewable, and sustainable products. This is happening in many other industries as well. In this column, she invites you to share in her discoveries as she explores the “greening” of business. Andrea Goldman holds a bachelors degree in Sociology from SUNY at Albany and a Juris Doctor from Hofstra University Law School.

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Frozen Poetry

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By Karen R.

Profuma di Rosa, Gelateria Artiginale

If you happen to be in Genoa, be sure to visit Rosa Pinasco at her gelateria, “Profuma di Rosa.” Rosa opened the store with the help of her father, but it is solely her idea and truly the fruits of her labor. She makes all the gelato on her own at the shop with only fresh, natural ingredients; no artificial fats. The unique sorbets are made without milk or cream, only fresh, natural fruits. Rosa also has special recipes for Vegans and Celiacs. Any gelato not consumed within 48 hours must be thrown away… or in Rosa’s case, sampled to the passers by. Rosa works with the poetry festival in Genoa, “Festival della Poesia di Genova” by creating “Poesie Gelate” or “Frozen Poetry.” Each year she concocts a special flavor for the featured poet depending on what country they are from. This year, the poet was from Spain and Rosa created her version of Sangria Gelato. She accomplished all this at the ripe old age of 23. She speaks five languages: Italian, French, German, Portuguese and English as was evidenced by her ability to communicate with her customers from around the globe. I was quite impressed! I suppose having an Italian father and a Swiss mother helps, of course. I tasted and recommend San Salvador: natural sugar, water, sour cherries, and toasted cacao; Mimosa: white chocolate, prepared and pasteurized milk and cream, natural sugar, fresh eggs, lemon, vanilla stick and orange peel; and my personal favorite… a new and not yet named but absolutely delicious combination of natural sugar, vanilla, cream, honey and dried figs. (I tested this a few times.) Rosa was working on perfecting the flavor; I thought it was just right! There is also the signature “Rose” gelato, mild like the scent of a rose. Located at Via Cairoli, 13 a.r. be sure to say Ciao to Rosa and treat yourself.