People often think that Italian food is overly rich, drenched in heavy sauces and filled with creamy cheeses; foods such as lasagna, manicotti, ravioli, etc. It’s not much of a stretch to make then; that one would assume Italian food is not a healthy cuisine choice. In fact -nothing can be further from the truth. As with all cuisines, there are Italian dishes of extreme decadence; foods filled with fats, high in calories, loaded with sugar, but the majority of Italian dishes are very simplistic, composed of a few very healthy ingredients and packed with flavor. Consider the fats: Olive […]
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Six Foods to Try in Italy
If you have never traveled to Italy and are planning your first trip, there are so many sights, sounds and flavors to include on your itinerary. While your passion for the Americanized versions of Italian foods may be one of the driving forces in your desire to travel to Italy, hold on to your hat! The food in Italy will absolutely blow you away! The following is a list of what may very well be considered the foods that you cannot afford to miss while traveling this beautiful, diverse and exciting country. Pizza– Yes, pizza. You will be amazed at […]
Speaking Italian Food
Mangia! (Pronounced: man-djyah) Eat! It’s probably one of the most recognizable Italian phrases in the world. Why? Because almost everyone loves to eat Italian food! However, many people never take the time to learn how to pronounce it correctly or more often; a family’s pronunciation of words and phrases has been changed as they have been passed down through the generations. Let’s take a look at a few of the most common mistakes made when trying to “speak Italian food”: Panini – (pah-nee-nee) Well, it is indeed an Italian word. It means sandwiches. If you are truly ordering more than […]
Essentials of Italian Cooking
The world of Italian Cooking can be as simple or as complicated as you make it! For those who are just beginning their culinary voyage, I recommend starting as simply as possible by learning to make the foods that are familiar to you, and ones that bring you joy. When you have a passion for a dish, you will work diligently to master the finished product. I learned from my mother, who learned from hers and so on. As I set up my kitchen I took the lessons I had mastered in my youth and experimented, developing my skills as […]
Tips for Eating Healthy While Dining Out
As a working mom I must admit that going out with the family to eat is one of my most sinful indulgences. Some nights I am just too tired to face a kitchen. Having someone else prepare a meal, serve it and clear away the dishes brings me so much joy and not a lick of guilt! But, as a mom, I also want to make sure that my family is eating healthy when we dine out. If you have younger children, there are many healthy substitutions that can be made for fries and chicken nuggets. (Don’t get me wrong, […]