Is It True That Wine Is Good For You?
The question of whether or not wine is good for you has been hotly debated. The general consensus is that red wine, in moderation, (maximum 2-3 glasses a day, depending on your age, weight, and sex) can impart cardiac benefits, and contribute to overall well-being. In Italy, it is NOT hotly debated. Rather, wine is […]
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Is Eataly Italian?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or in the Southern United States) for the last decade, no doubt you’ve heard about the super-sized Italian food amusement park called Eataly, iterations of which can be found in (almost) every corner of the globe these days. In sum, it’s a utopian hub for all good things to […]
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Salad in Italy
During an early vacation, I ordered a salad in Italy to accompany my dinner at a charming local trattoria. Being from the U.S., I supposed I envisioned our version of a tossed salad or side salad, or in other words, a medium-sized bowl with eight or nine ingredients mixed together, topped with croutons and some […]
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How Much Salt For Your Italian Recipes?
Spices in general are really not a big part of cooking in Italy. However, one spice, sale (salt), is extremely important and you have to get it just right. Learning how to salt correctly is probably the simplest thing you can do to improve the taste of your food. If you’re not already a good […]
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