I remember coming home from school, walking up to our house and immediately knowing what we were having for dinner by the delicious aromas wafting out from the front door. Mom was making gravy (what you may know as spaghetti sauce), and the enticing smell of basil and oregano lured me right into the kitchen. As a treat, Mom would slice a piece of crusty bread and spoon the gravy over it…just a little sample of the fabulous meal that was to come! Herbs and Italian cooking are synonymous in my book. Without fresh basil, oregano, parsley, sage, and rosemary, […]
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A Guide to Italian Seasonings
If you were to ask the majority of the population in the United States what is the first flavor they think of when they eat Italian food, their response would almost always be “garlic.” This reply is most disparaging to those of us who were raised in Italian households, or those of us who have been lucky enough to have traveled throughout Italy. The flavor profiles of Italy are as diverse and tantalizing as the topography of the country itself. In the northern regions such as Milan, Parma, and Tuscany you will note that the most frequently used spices are […]
Planning a Business Meeting in Orlando
Orlando is one the most popular conference/convention destinations in the United States. Whether planning a conference for 100 people at an area hotel, or a convention for 6,000 attendees at the Orange County Convention Center, you will undoubtedly be searching for a restaurant near the Orange County Convention Center that will provide the most fabulous dining experience for your very important guests. Perhaps you are on a mission to find a spot for those spectacular dinner events for board members, top clients, prospective clients, speakers or other special guests. Your quest may be for a special place for a rewards […]
Celebrating in Style
In today’s fast-paced world, it can be difficult to find time to regularly meet with friends, family or colleagues. Special occasions, however, deserve their moment in the sun and are the ideal time to celebrate in style. Christini’scan add the perfect touch, no matter the event. Birthdays. What better way to wish someone a happy birthday than by blowing out the candles at Christini’s? Don’t settle for a standard grocery-store cake when you can feast your taste buds on our Pasticceria Assortita (assorted Italian desserts) or decadent Ricotta Cheesecake. Who could say no to a slice of Red Velvet Cake? […]
Top 5 Italian Food Trends
Americans have enjoyed Italian food for over a hundred years, thanks to immigrants that brought recipes with them from their native land. Spaghetti sauce, for example, has been so thoroughly adopted by the American palate that it appears, not just in Italian restaurants, but bars, grills and everything in between. The last few years, however, have seen the rise of the “foodie,” someone looking to explore traditional dishes in exciting new ways, resulting in several trends in Italian food. Splurging on a good meal. For the past several years, Americans ate out sparingly, choosing to eat at home to save […]
