Are you, your family or ancestors from Southern or Northern Italy? Than it is likely you know the cuisine of these regions, while may having similarities, are also very different. There are many “regions” in Italy, generally cuisine is divided into two – Northern or Southern… but there is also Central Italy! The food in all three areas bring something unique to the dining table.
Map: 3 Main Regions of Italy
Let’s start in the North where you are likely to dine on meals that are rich & creamy along with stuffed meats & pastas; Parmigiano-Reggiano may well be the most popular cheese. The Ligurian coastal section of north-west Italy boast fish (baccala), like Cod.
In contrast, Southern Italy is known for it’s tomatoes – cooked in a sauce or served fresh; as well as peppers, olives, olive oil, garlic, Ricotta cheese, eggplants, zucchini & fish, like Tuna or Sardines. As you can see, Southern Italy has had a great influence on American Italian fare. For all you Pizza lover’s out there… it hails from Naples, also part of Southern Italy.
Organic Eggplant in our Garden at Home.
Organic Zucchini fresh from our garden.
Do you hear Italians mention Central Italy often? Honestly, I don’t think I have ever heard that once! Traditional Central Italian cuisine uses ingredients such as tomatoes, all kinds of meat, fish, and pecorino cheese. In Tuscany and Ubria, pasta is usually served alla carrettiera (a tomato sauce spiked with peperoncini hot peppers).
As you can see by our menu; we offer a dining experience that is influenced by all the above, in addition to the induced Italian American dishes that came from our ancestors when they moved to United States. Comment below & share with us which style of cuisine you like best… or maybe like us, you enjoy it all!
Baked Penne
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