Italian food tips

Italian food tips are intended to clarify some ...misunderstandings concerning Italian food culture.

Italian food became so known around the world that allowed people to sell it without being…let’s say…accurate. Customers that enjoy italian food but have never been to Italy cannot know some important details and differences and often buy one thing for another.

I am not talking about qualified gourmets or sommeliers, but normal people who go to their market and buy some prosciutto, just to make an example. Prosciutto crudo – raw ham – Parma are not always synonymous!

And what about italian coffee ? Do you prefer it corto or macchiato? What does it mean? All these words look the same for you?

Aperitif ? How do Italians live this tradition? You’d like to serve an italian dinner for your friends. Well, what should you serve? How is a traditional Italian meal ?

What’s the difference between Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano ?

If you plan to visit Italy pay attention to restaurant rules.