Almost every article contains a beautiful, related photo (no, we didn't take them ourselves) inspiring you to rush into the kitchen or to your favorite Italian restaurant. We briefly describe each item, followed by a direct quote to entice you to read it. While we do not necessarily agree with each author's affirmations, we only present material that we feel is of value. We plan to increase our collection from time to time. Check out our new section on regional specialties and wine pairings.
Some people think that Italian food is limited to a few old standbys such as pizza, spaghetti and meatballs, and chicken parmesan for the highly adventurous. Wilcott sets the matter straight by introducing the exciting cuisines of several regions of Italy.
Wilcott ~Click to read Italian Cuisine: More Than Pasta"Much like the American idea of Chinese food, the American idea of Italian food is only the tip of the iceberg. Italian regional cuisine is marked by ..."
You can learn a lot about a country by studying the history of its food. And you'll work up an appetite as well.
Krause ~Click to read Where Does Italian Food History Begin?"The Greeks, neighbors and frequently military rivals of the Italians, had a great amount of influence on Italian cuisine, especially in the area of ..."
Did you ever have the feeling that you want to take your love of Italian cooking to the next level? Read Marlborough's article to get started on a well-paying career that is often in high demand.
Marlborough ~Click to read Italian Culinary Schools"Many of the culinary institutes in the United States provide specializations in Italian cooking. The students can opt for ... "
Russell transmits the excitement of an Italian restaurant, a real Italian restaurant and not a fast-food joint or a pizza chain.
Russell ~Click to read Restaurants - Italian Food"...Finding a classic Italian restaurant in the states, like they used to have back in the 60s and 70s is like..."
I know that this article doesn't tell you how to prepare an Italian meal. But I found it fascinating and think that you will too. And for food as well as so many other facets of our civilization we are indebted to the ancient Romans.
Hall ~Click to read A Look At The Dining Habits Of Ancient Romans"Dinner for the ancient Romans was simple as compared to the late morning meal. It consisted primarily of ..."
If you know you want to go to cooking school, why not consider the Tuscany region of central Italy, famous for its food and wine. Bailey presents some of the numerous options. And she lets us dream.
Bailey ~Click to read Tuscany Cooking Schools"There are no special prerequisites - all you need to bring is your genuine love for food and cooking and a whole lot of enthusiasism. Here are some pointers to remember when shopping for Tuscany cooking schools..."
Valentines Day in Italy. A day devoted to love - and to food. Fooder gives us some excellent ideas.
Fooder ~Click to read Valentine Recipes - The Italian Way"...Events like La Festa di San Giuseppe, Christmas and Valentines Day are celebrated in Italy with special preparations like..."