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Italy

Food beliefs presentation


Intro:
● Italy is a country located in Southern Europe comprising the
boot-shaped Italian peninsula and a number of islands including Sicily
and Sardinia.
● This country covers an area of 301,340 km2 (116,350 sq mi), with a
population of about 60 million; it is the tenth-largest country by land
area in the European continent and the third-most populous member
state of the European Union.
● Its capital and largest city is Rome.
Foods Of Italy:
● Italian cuisine is popular because its healthy, authentic and delicious.
Its traditional recipes have been passed down through generations to
become staple in this type of cuisine.
● The top ten italian dishes include: Spaghetti alla carbonara,
Napoletana Pizza, Arancini, Risotto and truffles.
● The most famous Italian dessert is Tiramisu.
(Mediterranean diet forms the bases of Italian cuisine).
Examples of most commonly eaten foods in Italy:
Italian food beliefs:
● Although not mandatory, Italians will wish each other 'good eating' or
buon appetito before they begin a lunch or dinner.

● Italians do not put different foods together on one plate, instead they
eat in courses. So, the salad often comes after the first course and the
meat, not the other way around.
Religion affecting italian food beliefs:
● In the Christian faith, many dietary restrictions were placed, as
different foods were associated with sin and sexuality (i.e. the apple of
Adam and Eve). Meat was eaten sparingly for religious reasons, and
thus the popularity of fish, bread, cheese, egg, legumes, and fruit
began to rise.
Do’s and Don’ts (as an italian)
Rule #1: Reserve a table. ...
Rule #2: Order local. ...
Rule #3: Leave a tip. ...
Rule #4: Tap water will be served. …
Rule #5: Do not order Cappuccino with a meal. ..
Italian Food Etiquette:
● Italian Etiquette
● DO expect to spend a couple of hours at the table. ...
● DON'T sprinkle parmigiano on fish pasta or main dishes. ...
● DO make eye contact when toasting. ...
● DON'T ever toast with water. ...
● DO pair red wine with red meat or tomato sauces (like amatriciana),
and white wine with fish or vegetable dishes.
Fun Facts:
Italy has a free wine fountain.
Italy is the fifth most visited country in the world.
All three of Europe's active volcanoes are in Italy.
Italians invented pizza in Naples.
Italy has the most UNESCO World Heritage sites in the world.
Thankyou!

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