An Italian in Canada - From the food of Italy to "Italian Food"
An Italian in Canada is the story of me arriving in Vancouver in 2001, and discovering that "Italian Food" is quite different from the food of Italy.| www.disgracesonthemenu.com
An Italian in Canada is the story of me arriving in Vancouver in 2001, and discovering that "Italian Food" is quite different from the food of Italy.| www.disgracesonthemenu.com
“Personal space” is the cylinder of air surrounding each person which people consider as an extension of their body. In Italy, the average distance between acquaintances having a conversation is 2-3 feet, a distance that North Americans reserve for intimate relationships.| www.disgracesonthemenu.com
'Mercato' is the Italian street market, but what does it represent to the Italians? I asked friends from various parts of Italy to help me define it.| www.disgracesonthemenu.com
Truffles are a unique kind of mushrooms that develop entirely underground, attached to tree roots, and which may be of great commercial interest.| www.disgracesonthemenu.com
Are eggs the same between Italy and North America? I will list 5 fundamental differences in the eggs themselves and in the way they are consumed.| www.disgracesonthemenu.com
The Italian bar is nothing like a pub, it's more of a coffee shop that runs all day and that provides useful services for everyone on the go.| www.disgracesonthemenu.com
Whether you prefer it mild ('dolce') or sharp ('piccante') Gorgonzola is an Italian blue cheese of great qualities also used in many Italian dishes.| www.disgracesonthemenu.com
