With each passing day, more and more people around the world are being diagnosed with intolerance to gluten, or Celiac Disease. Gluten is a combination of proteins found in grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten behaves like glue to hold foods together. The intolerance of gluten results in a range of digestive issues that can be mild to life threatening, and learning to navigate through the abundance of choices available in today’s grocery stores and restaurants can be a nightmare for anyone who now has to read each and every label. As it turns out, the Italian diet […]
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Guide to Restaurant Selection for a First Date
You finally got up the nerve and asked that special someone out on a real first date. You have also come to the realization that taking someone on a first date should not include hanging out with a group of friends in a loud and noisy place. You want to be impressive and creative and you most certainly don’t want to be trite and go to a movie and then grab a bite at a loud and ambivalent fast food chain. Your first date should not be a trip to the beach, the golf course, or the bowling alley. A […]
Ottobrata Romana
The origin of the Ottobrata Romana can be dated back to ancient Rome and the Bacchanalia celebrations that observed the changing of the seasons. It eventually evolved into Ottobrata Romana as the nobility of the region deemed it necessary to completely and utterly celebrate the fall harvest along with the beautiful weather. Like traditional Italians, the fine dining Orlando experts at Christini’s Ristorante Italiano likes to celebrate and acknowledge the celebrations and seasonal dishes that come with each passing month. During the Ottobrata Romana, the daytime outings typically occurred on Thursdays or Sundays and those who were of the appropriate […]
Christini’s Ristorante Italiano Open on Thanksgiving for Dinner
Christini’s Ristorante Italiano, an authentic Italian fine dining Orlando experience, FL, has recently announced that they are now taking reservations for their Thanksgiving dinner. Christini’s will be open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27, with dinner service beginning at 6 p.m. In addition to their customary Italian fare, Christini’s will be serving a traditional, hearty American Thanksgiving dinner. Since 1984, Christini’s has been serving the Orlando area with authentic Italian cuisine in an award-winning setting with the best service and food available in the region. Christini’s attention to detail and years of experience in fine dining culminate in an astounding […]
A Small Fruit With Gargantuan Significance
Olive. It’s a simple word for a small and simple fruit. Yes, that’s right; the olive is a pitted fruit. Due to its ability to adapt to almost any sunny and temperate climate, as well as the fact that it thrives in a wide variety of soil conditions, the olive is capable of growing pretty much anywhere. Because of its versatility, the olive tree is one of the heartiest and oldest species of fruit trees on the planet. The history of the olive actually exists in the great legend and lore of Greek mythology. According to legend, Zeus credits Athena […]
