Tag Archives: italian heritage
When In Rome–Enjoy Their Festivals
Modern day festivals in Rome are a series of outdoor events known as Roman Summer. The tradition of celebrations dates back to the time when Rome dominated the world. Early Roman Celebrations In the early Roman culture, the people loved … Continue reading
History of the Italian Kitchen
How has the Italian Kitchen evolved over time? When I think of an Italian kitchen (la cucina), I think of a comfortable room where everyone tends to gravitate. La cucina is a place where food, wine and conversation flow. It … Continue reading
Traditions, Value and Food
Today I was watching an Italian cooking show and naturally part of the show was shot in Italy… Venice to be exact. When all of the sudden out of nowhere, something struck me about the value of traditions. Why it … Continue reading
Why I trust my mother in law’s cooking.
I noticed while typing up a bunch of recipes for my main website, www.simpleitaliancooking.com that I often have behind the scene stories which involve my mother in law. In fact, most of the dishes I make are courtesy from my … Continue reading