Cibo Italiano

o The most important thing to know about food

from Italy is that it is not simply ‘Italian’ but ‘REGIONALE’ (regional).

o Different regions in Italy are individually famous for their own signature dishes, the ingredients they use and the inspirations for their favourite meals.

o Food in Italy is more than just something which you eat to stay alive and healthy, but is more a way of life, a luxury and a part of Italian culture.

Let’s talk FOOD!!

Cibi regionali

Toscana Meat, legumes, bread, cheese, vegetables, mushrooms and fresh fruit

Veneto Risotto, fish (near the coast), pumpkins, asparagus, vegetables and meat (inland)Pasta e fagioli (pasta and beans)

Campania Fruits and vegetables, ‘San Marzano Tomatoes’, basil. Garlic, peppers, olives and citrus.Macaroni, Pizza, Tomato sauce and Buffalo mozzarella Napoli style pizza

Abruzzo Fish and shellfish, cheese, Arosticini and Ragu` Sicilia Grains, olives, grapes, almonds, pistachios, figs, citrus,

ricotta and cheese.Vegetarian dishes: very little meat Cakes and pastries (Dolci): cannoli, cassata, biscotti

Puglia Extra virgin olive oil, orecchiette (pasta), wood-fire bread, eggplant, peppers and zucchini.Fish and cheese.

Cibi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kBPbb4YLrA

Wood-fired Pizza

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPbJEBTyxIo

Pasta Fresca

The commandments are:o Use olive oil as the main added fat (aim for around 60mls /day);o Eat vegetables with every meal (include 100g leafy greens and

100g tomatoes, and 200g other vegetables/day);o Include at least two legumes meals (250g serve) per week;o Eat at least two servings of fish (150-200g serves) per week o Eat smaller portions of meat (beef, lamb, pork and chicken) and

less often (no more than once or twice a week);o Eat fresh fruit every day and dried fruit and nuts as snacks or

dessert;o Eat yoghurt everyday (about 200g) and cheese in moderation

(about 30 to 40 grams per day);o Include wholegrain breads and cereals with meals (aim for 3-4

slices of bread per day);o Have sweets or sweet drinks for special occasions only.

Mediterranean Diet

o Ciboo Regionale o Toscanao Venetoo Abruzzoo Campaniao Siciliao Puglia

Vocabolario o Pastao Risotto o Pizzao Fagiolio Dolci o Frescao Colazioneo Pranzoo Cena