Over the next few weeks we are going to take a look at dishes from different parts of Italy, talking about where they come from and where the name originated. Taking you on a tour of Italy, using your palate as the guide. Many times people come to Carmelo’s and ask, “What is your best dish?!?” [...]
Mangiare Sano, Mangiare Italiano (Eat Healthy, Eat Italian)
February 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
What do you picture in your head when you think of a Mediterranean diet, perhaps lightly dressed pasta with just a line of olive oil, fish, vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain bread dipped in extra-virgin olive oil, along with a glass of exquisite wine? Residents of the Mediterranean region (Italy, France, Spain, and Greece) have enjoyed these [...]
Starting the Year the Italian Way
February 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Following the Christmas and New Year’s festivities many think there is an uneventful period until Valentine’s Day. In Italy, “La Befana” and the start of “Carnevale”, help portray the diverse and colorful culture, also keeping people busy until Valentine’s Day….. LA BEFANA On the evening between the 5th and 6th of January, Italian children put [...]