Traditional Italian cuisine is morphing away from those family dishes that we grew up with in the United States. Our verve for change, invention combined with ever expanding products and resources give way to an exciting time for this long loved comfort food. The explosive growth of the gourmet driven foodies, the fascination of cooking and with the constant access to food themed television, our lives are very different than of the Italian immigrants arriving here centuries ago could have ever imagined. Today we are more aware of food in general; ingredients, nutrition, diets, even arguments for and against drinking wine. We all benefit as our culture of celebrity chefs reinvent the genre of Italian cuisine with deconstructed menus, four star artistic plating and their relentless drive to surface as the voice of what is fabulous. This brings the home chef feeling more connected to the secrets of this gourmet world. The love for Italian food is enhanced and our desire to participate by expanding the kitchen with updated gadgets, new copper pots and pans, and beautiful new dishes is now validated. This is an amazing and wonderful time for all home chefs of Italian descent and even those who are not, to reconnect to their heritage. Stretch beyond where your current level of cooking proficiency is now and learn, practice and develop new skills that would make any Nona proud. Get out there to find those recipes, learn the Italian words of the ingredients, make a brodo, go buy a grinder and make salsiccia, bake some pane, or make some fresh ravioli one night. Wine is an essential part of any meal so explore a new Italian bottiglia di vino there are so many lovely choices for every budget. Another way to enhance the home chef experience is to plant a couple of herbs and tomato plants. Consider one or two little herb pots in the windowsill if you live in an apartment. Renew your passion in the cucina and celebrate life. |
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