Italians love pasta! In fact, according to the International Pasta Organisation, Italy tops the list of pasta consumption with 26kg of pasta per person consumed each year. The rich culture, unique personalities, and passion for cooking that Italians posses is revealed in the way they cook their pasta, as well as in how they talk about this popular food. But how do Italians talk about their pasta? While you may know the difference between fettuccine and farfalle, what about the difference between an arrabbiata sauce and an amatriciana sauce? When ordering pasta at any fine dining Italian restaurant in Orlando, […]
Italian Food
Summer Italian Food Traditions
Ever wonder why you can get a great cup of coffee anywhere in Italy, but you’ll get a funny look from the bartender if you order a cappuccino after 11am? Customs and traditions are an important part of the Italian culture. And, many of these traditions are food-related because Italians take food very seriously. Each region, and sometimes even a city, has regional specialties that they are very proud of. With 20 different regions in Italy, each offering its own culinary specialties, there’s something for everyone all year long. Italians pride themselves on using fresh, in-season ingredients grown locally. During […]
