Italy is an ethnically diverse nation with approximately 60 million people living within its borders and not much larger than Arizona. This ethnic diversity has also had an effect in the type of cuisine that is periodically churned out and developed over hundreds of years of political as well as social changes. If you are a first-time vacationer to Italy, you may be surprised to discover that Italian cuisine varies from one region to another and has more variety than the typical spaghetti combined with meatballs or parmesan which is the every-day meal in Italian restaurants that are in the […]
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How Do Italians Stay So Thin Eating All of that Pasta?
The reason why Italians are not fat despite the fact that they consume lots of pasta is one popular question people have always asked. Italians are known to be very devoted to their food and they love seasonal and fresh ingredients. Their foods contain little or no fatty creams and oils and are always in fairly sized portions. These eating habits are basically the proper way a person should eat if such a person chooses to eat healthy. Italians love to take vegetables, pasta, beans, fruit, bread, and nuts. They prefer fish to meat and the major fat they make […]
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Christmas at Christini’s
Holiday Parties, Christmas Dinner and More at Christinis Ristorante Italiano To enter Christini’s is to enter Italy. Everyone knows Italians love to eat and to celebrate, preferably both at once. Christmas is a family affair in Italy, with multiple courses served throughout the day and night. Celebrate a buon natale with us this December and experience the exquisite flavors of the old country, coupled with impeccable service in an elegant setting. Hosting Christmas can be a lot of work – organizing, cooking, and cleaning up. This year why not let the friendly and knowledgeable team at Christini’s Ristorante make your […]
The History of Pasta
The History of Italian Food The most commonly recognized element of Italian food today is pasta. Pasta is a trademark of Italian food in all parts of the world. It is easy to store as well as prepare and consequently became the ambassador of Italian food to the globe. Pasta has a much older history compared to various other usual recipes in Italian food like pizza and tomato sauce. There are many myths surrounding the time when pasta actually became a staple in Italian food. The most common of these misconceptions is that Marco Polo brought it back to the […]
