“Life is a combination of magic and pasta.”
-Federico Fellini
Food, cooking and enjoying meals around a table with loved ones is an integral part of the Italian culture. In fact, there’s an old Italian saying that says “A tavola non s’invecchia” meaning- around the table one does not grow old. This emphasises how the clock seems to stop ticking and time moves at a slower pace during meal times in Italy.
The Italian cuisine is much more than just the much loved pizza and pasta. The food is very regional, changing from place to place depending on the particular produce and local traditions of the area. When asking a local where the best place to eat is, they will likely respond- ‘a casa‘ or ‘da nonna‘. That’s because there’s something about home cooking in Italy that is unlike anywhere else. Cooked as an expression of love with very simple ingredients and age-old techniques, the best dishes are usually the ones that seem most effortless. Experience the colours, flavours, and ultimate comfort of real Italian food.
