ITALY FOOD FACTS

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A country in southern Europe; pop. 58,057,000; capital, Rome; official language, Italian. Italian name Italia
(italian) of or pertaining to or characteristic of Italy or its people or culture or language; “Italian cooking”
(italian) the Romance language spoken in Italy
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD

italy food facts – How Italian

How Italian Food Conquered the World

Not so long ago, Italian food was regarded as a poor man’s gruel—little more than pizza, macaroni with sauce, and red wines in a box. Here, John Mariani shows how the Italian immigrants to America created, through perseverance and sheer necessity, an Italian-American food culture, and how it became a global obsession. The book begins with the Greek, Roman, and Middle Eastern culinary traditions before the boot-shaped peninsula was even called “Italy,” then takes readers on a journey through Europe and across the ocean to America alongside the poor but hopeful Italian immigrants who slowly but surely won over the hearts and minds of Americans by way of their stomachs. Featuring evil villains such as the Atkins diet and French chefs, this is a rollicking tale of how Italian cuisine rose to its place as the most beloved fare in the world, through the lives of the people who led the charge.

With savory anecdotes from these top chefs and restaurateurs:

• Mario Batali
• Danny Meyer
• Tony Mantuano
• Michael Chiarello
• Giada de Laurentiis
• Giuseppe Cipriani
• Nigella Lawson

And the trials and triumphs of these restaurants:

• Da Silvano
• Spiaggia
• Bottega
• Union Square Cafe
• Maialino
• Rao’s
• Babbo
• Il Cantinori

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An amazing 3 night holiday in Venice with Lauren, a lot of night time strolls and ice cream adventures all the wall. Don’t forget epic amounts of food to consume. num num

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An amazing 3 night holiday in Venice with Lauren, a lot of night time strolls and ice cream adventures all the wall. Don’t forget epic amounts of food to consume. num num

italy food facts

Ferrara Torrone, Almond Honey Nougat Candy is one of the fine Italian confectionary and specialty products since 1892. It is all natural, low fat and less than 45 calories per piece. In Cremona, Italy in 1441 at the wedding celebration of Francesco Sforza to Bianca Maria Visconti, the buffet featured a delicious sweet made of nutmeats, honey and egg whites. It was fashioned in the shape of the famous tower of Cremona known as Torrone – hence the name Torrone. Ferrara Torrone is prepared from the finest ingredients according to an original Old World recipe. We blend crunchy almonds, smooth golden honey, pure cane sugar, fluffy egg whites and other quality ingredients to create a light, smooth nougat. No artificial coloring or preservatives are ever added. Ferrara Torrone brings to your table a confection that is created with pride and in the best spirit of its tradition. Little Italy still serves delectable pastries with freshly ground Italian coffees – and its legacy of quality, freshness and customer service continues to flourish in the exceptional product of the Ferrara brand name.