Flavors of Sicily

Let’s be honest for a second: who doesn’t love pasta? This God-given plate is one of the most versatile things you could find when it comes to creating your own recipe, and it’s definitely come a long way throughout the course of history. Over the years, legends, myths, and theories have surrounded the origins of this delicious meal. While some point  to Marco Polo as the first to ever bring it to this side of the world when he was traveling from China to Italy in 1271, others believe it goes way back. The True Pasta Makers According to some...

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Italian cuisine holds a lot of secrets and thousands of incredibly delicious recipes, and that’s one of the main reasons why is one of the most popular gastronomies in the world, with people all across the globe going nuts for pasta, pizza, and tomato sauce. (more…)

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After knowing the dishes popularly assumed to be "Italian food" in America and discovering that t so-called "Italian" meals such as the Caesar salad, the fettuccine Alfredo, are actually unknown in Italy, you still have a world to discover about the interpretations of Italian cuisine abroad, but now nothing surprises an experienced foodie, so keep reading to not be ashamed when you visit a truly Italian restaurant and don't let this ruin the experience. What Not to do When You Are Going to Eat in Italy The list of friendly advice keeps going, this is just a short guide for...

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Are you going to travel to Italy and want to try the "typical Italian food"? Are you sure you know what "that" even means? Anyone can talk about the typical dishes of Italian cuisine until exhaustion and never reach a medium point. Now, keep reading and you will see what to do before venturing into a restaurant and eating in Italy... What Not to do When Going to Eat in Italy if You Don't Want to Look (More) Foreigner You're already in Italy, finally entered a restaurant and now the hardest part comes, understanding what to do so you don’t...

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Italian food is one of the best known, imitated and loved in the world. Its flavors and textures take you to a state of ecstasy difficult to ignore, it does not matter if it is in its sweet or salty presentations; or if we talk about the famous pizza, now a world heritage. For you to know it better: Here we leave you with these curious facts about Italian food! There are more than 600 varieties of pasta, from various sizes of spaghetti to stuffed ravioli, penne or tubes, flat fettuccine long noodles and curly spirali, there is a form...

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There are several different types of herbs that can be used for cooking in general. Some of these herbs are also excellent choices for use in Italian cooking. Herbs can provide flavor and often have added health benefits, so it is always a good idea to consider adding herbs, no matter what Italian dish you may be preparing. Herbs are, in fact, an essential part of Italian cooking, with many recipes calling for herbs to be added in. The More Popular Herbs Some of the most popular herbs used in Italian cooking include rosemary, parsley, oregano, basil, bay leaves, thyme...

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Most people know that Italian food and dishes are absolutely delicious, and this includes their pastries. While many people think of pizza and pasta when they think of Italy, they often overlook the many delicious pastries that this country has to offer. Next time you are looking for an Italian treat, try one of these delicious pastries - you won't be disappointed. Cannoli One pastry that many people may have already heard of is the cannoli. This delicious delicacy consists of a tube-shaped shell made of pastry dough that surrounds some type of filling which is usually made of sweet...

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If there’s one thing Italy is known for its their wines. Well let’s be honest Italy is known for a lot of great culinary things, the great pizza, the amazing pasta, the delicious cheese on top of it all. But what is the one thing that you can pair with all that great Italian food. A sure Italian wine of course. If you are planning a trip to Italy soon you must take a moment to visit the wine regions in the north. You will not be disappointed when you try the delicious Italian wines and see how they are...

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