Italian

Unique to the country, Italy’s deep-rooted history is a place where it specializes in carrying out tradition though not only culture but also its cuisine. The country prides itself on the recipes and techniques that were formed years ago and continue to influence current society. The layout of Italy is constructed of twenty different regions, which not only have their own particular history but stick solely to their indigenous crops and specific recipes for a variety of food options and influences across the country. The region of Lazio that contains Rome, the capital, specifically has a rich history that plays a large influence on their cuisine. The sectioning of Italy into twenty specific regions, with communities solely identifying with their region rather than Italy, plays a role into why dishes, like cacio e pepe, and produce like artichokes are indigenous to them exclusively. Read More

Aside from getting to spend the semester studying Italy and the food I, being able to find a true Italian in the south gave me a personal connection to the country. I had the opportunity to sit down one on one with Alessandra Montalbano a professor at the University of… Read More