Magnifico Curiosity
It is no mystery that Italians love to talk. We talk a lot, and, usually, we do it loudly and using our hands! One of our favorite topics of conversation is food, of course. In fact, Italian is rife with food-related expressions. Food is a paradigm of life! Let’s learn some funny Italian sayings!
If you hear “Ciao Bella, come stai?” (or bello, if you are a man) and smell garlic in the street, but you are not in the Stivale, or the boot, as we call our country, there is a good chance you have ended up in one of the many Little Italy around the United States.
Italians love soccer, pasta and chocolate! Many admit to consuming chocolate every day. Yet, from Lombardia to Sicily, no true Italian can resist this sweet sensation. For us, every occasion calls for a bite of chocolate.
We all know that it can be hard to drink only water — sometimes we just need something more fun, peculiar, and refreshing. In this case, it’s important to take care to avoid unhealthy sugary drinks, as ubiquitous and inexpensive as they may be.
It is more than just food: it is a ubiquitous medium through which to connect with our roots and the diverse culinary traditions of our country. It provides a chance to share a simple, laid-back dinner with friends or alone.
Let’s learn some Italian: the word “gelato” literally means “frozen”. Still, the terms gelato and ice cream are not switchable! Even though the primary ingredients are the same (both contain cream, milk, and sugar), the proportions and the process are different...