One of the projects that has attracted attention to food waste in recent years is the Food for Soul project of Italian chef Massimo Bottura. The restaurant leg of the project called Refettorio, in which hundreds of chefs and volunteers have been involved since 2015, was opened in London this summer after Milan and Rio. America is next, then Germany. The project does not just focus on food waste, it also includes a restaurant designed to feed the homeless and make them feel good.
The book of the first Refettorio in Milan, “Bread is Gold” has been published in recent weeks. The theme of Expo Milan in 2015 was “Feeding the Planet and Energy for Life”. Refettorio Ambrosiano, which opened during the Expo, still serves the homeless, but two years ago it hosted a different chef every week during the Expo. Among the guest chefs were legends such as Alain Ducasse, Alex Atala, Rene Redzepi and Mauro Colagreco. Each of them designed brand new dishes with the ingredients left over from the stands at Expo that day.

Cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel and let rise for 1 to 1 and a half hours or until doubled in size.
On a lightly floured surface, tip out the dough and roll out to a large, long rectangle, about 14 x 20 inches. Spread the butter evenly, all the way to the edges. Whisk together the cinnamon and sugar in small bowl then spread evenly onto the dough.
Roll into a tight roll, and cut into 9 even pieces for an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 inch pan. If using a 11 x 7 inch pan, cut into 6 pieces for giant rolls or 12 for smaller rolls. Place the rolls into the pan.
Cover loosely with plastic and let rise in the fridge overnight. Or, if you’re wanting to bake right away, cover and let rise at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until doubled.
When ready to bake, remove the rolls from the fridge and heat the oven to to let come to room temperature as the oven is heating up, about 30-45 minutes. Heat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until slightly golden and just cooked through or the internal temp comes to 190°F.
While the rolls are baking, make the frosting by beating together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla (if using) until light and fluffy. Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes, then frost.

Cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel and let rise for 1 to 1 and a half hours or until doubled in size.
On a lightly floured surface, tip out the dough and roll out to a large, long rectangle, about 14 x 20 inches. Spread the butter evenly, all the way to the edges. Whisk together the cinnamon and sugar in small bowl then spread evenly onto the dough.
Roll into a tight roll, and cut into 9 even pieces for an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 inch pan. If using a 11 x 7 inch pan, cut into 6 pieces for giant rolls or 12 for smaller rolls. Place the rolls into the pan.
Cover loosely with plastic and let rise in the fridge overnight. Or, if you’re wanting to bake right away, cover and let rise at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until doubled.
When ready to bake, remove the rolls from the fridge and heat the oven to to let come to room temperature as the oven is heating up, about 30-45 minutes. Heat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until slightly golden and just cooked through or the internal temp comes to 190°F.
While the rolls are baking, make the frosting by beating together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla (if using) until light and fluffy. Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes, then frost.

One of the projects that has attracted attention to food waste in recent years is the Food for Soul project of Italian chef Massimo Bottura. The restaurant leg of the project called Refettorio, in which hundreds of chefs and volunteers have been involved since 2015, was opened in London this summer after Milan and Rio. America is next, then Germany. The project does not just focus on food waste, it also includes a restaurant designed to feed the homeless and make them feel good.
The book of the first Refettorio in Milan, “Bread is Gold” has been published in recent weeks. The theme of Expo Milan in 2015 was “Feeding the Planet and Energy for Life”. Refettorio Ambrosiano, which opened during the Expo, still serves the homeless, but two years ago it hosted a different chef every week during the Expo. Among the guest chefs were legends such as Alain Ducasse, Alex Atala, Rene Redzepi and Mauro Colagreco. Each of them designed brand new dishes with the ingredients left over from the stands at Expo that day.