Journalist Rossella Canadè, from penne all’arrabbiata to Mafia investigations
2017-08-09
She has always been a force of nature and for a few years now
Rossella Canadè has also been a force of
investigative journalism. Her writing is involving, revealing and penetrating, in the great tradition of Italian journalism.
Journalist and author Rossella is a columnist
for the Gazzetta di Mantova , a daily paper that is part of the Repubblica-Espresso Group. She has worked on the editorial team of
Unità and
Ultime notizie in Parma. She has reported from
from Somalia, Rwanda, Iraq, Bosnia, Serbia, Romania and Brazil.
She currently concentrates on
crime and court reporting, with a particular focus on the theme of organised crime and Mafia cells in the North of Italy. Thanks to her reports on the infiltration of the Ndrangheta in the Mantua area, the National Anti-Mafia Commission and the Mantua Public Prosecutor’s Office have opened inquiries.
She is one of the authors of
Ndrangheta all’emiliana, published by La Repubblica in 2015. She also contributed to the book
Punto Condor. Ustica il processo by Daniele Biacchessi and Fabrizio Colarieti. She has written a play about the condition of women, partly ironic and partly a condemnation,
Senza tacchi, performed by Europateatri, and an investigative book,
Fuoco Criminale, published this year by Imprimatur Editore.
What do you think, Rossella, when entering your kitchen?
«
Oh God, what a mess!».
What dish best represents your life, and why?
«
Penne all’arrabbiata, because it was the only thing that kept me alive at a very sad time in which I wasn’t eating anything and I lost a ton of weight. It’s still my survival dish today ».
What wine gets your heart beating?
«
Is argiolas, because it’s a Sardinian wine and strongly evokes Sardinia: it’s white and summery, but extremely structured. It means sea and holidays to me.».
What is the top in the kitchen, according to you?
«
The microwave».
What is the ingredient you can’t do without?
«
Chilli pepper, because its saves all my dishes and makes me happy».
What is the funniest item in your kitchen?
«
Wooden spoons from Tanzania, from one of my trips: they’re broken and unusable but they have designs on them that I love».
When was the last time you had a really good meal?
«
Last night in an Osteria on the Po River. It’s called “La Lumira” and it’s in Gualtieri. I had a selection of great tortelli: with scamorza cheese, onion, herbs and mushrooms …».
Is there a dish you’d like to try making?
«
Cicerchie (chickling pea) soup with bacon and sundried tomatoes: my partner always makes it for me. He says it’s easy, but it’s so good I think he’s lying…».
Which traits do you admire in a chef?
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Courage and the desire to experiment».
What's the meaning in your experience?
«
Sharing. I love food and I love eating with friends. I hate eating with people I don’t like – it’s sacrilege»!
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