So many factors have shaped who we are today, the pace at which we live, the foods we eat, the clothes we wear, the tools we use to create life, all have had a hand in shaping who we are. People come from all kinds of worlds and at different times in history, having something in common more than a common ethnicity, they all brought something with them to change the world.
We’re all connected, economically, genetically, emotionally, and spiritually. In some ways we are all connected to everyone and everything else. We come from different worlds, different times, differentties, and in different languages, and in different beliefs. Our foods, our clothes, our friends, our hopes and dreams, our principles and our loves all come from somewhere else.
The popular idea of “A New Culture” is not new at all. It goes back to the Renaissance days where it was a outsiders problem to be more “cosmopolitan” than the Italians. Both groups are after the soul and the tradition of home cooking.
The related traditions go back thousands of years.ursbands of the aristocratic class kept the tradition alive and transmitted it to their heirs. But in the end, the food of the peasants became the staple diet for all.
This article aimed to compare the three major regional cuisines of Italy. It chose the three major gasoline regions and their related cooking schools because they are the most influenced by the history of the country and the changing lifestyles.
1.until now, the Italian cuisine remained unchanged throughout the ages. There are still distinct characteristics of the cooking when done in northern and southern Italy.
2.The uniqueness of the Italian cuisine lies in the wide range of vegetables and animal products used in preparing each meal.
3.The Mediterranean cuisine is also unique among others. The wide range of ingredients come from the Middle East, Asia, North Africa and the Americas.
Thus, you can see that the Italian cuisine is a true reflection of the cultural heritage of the Mediterranean and all of its cultural aspects.
The meals and the style of cooking are closely connected with the history of the country. In the past, the meals were prepared daily. Today it is altered to suit the desires of the wealthy, the holidays and special occasions. The traditional meals are of hearty style, eaten with short preparation and a couple of side dishes. The best known are the Pizza and the pasta dishes.
The form of cooking has also undergone a transformation in the last decades from the traditional to the quick and healthy style. Gone are the days when the meals were handmade with every piece of meat or fish required to be cooked. The meat and fish are usually already cut and the cooking progressed from there.
In the recent years, the Italian food has undergone a drastic change. The traditional meals are giving way to the new era of Italian food, characterized by an intense love affair with fruits and vegetables. The meals that were once prepared by small families and served on the table only several years back, have now become a custom and a tradition for all families.
This is not to imply that old styles of Italian food are going to be handed down to future generations. In fact, just the opposite is true. The tradition, and the way food is prepared, is and will remain the same. However, in regards to the ingredients and how meals are prepared, it is dependent on the circumstances of each family. Each family will decide for itself how to prepare each meal. There are no set rules and ideas to follow. This is merely to inform you that there is in fact a fluid change taking place in Italy regarding their cooking tradition. They are wondering why and how it will affect what they are bringing to their table.
The answer is quite simple, the means are now available to produce quality meals with better quality and healthier ingredients. The ancient tradition of home cooking is giving way to complex meals that involve the use of spices and the preparation of foods that don’t easily digest. Foods that traditionally tasteExcellentsuch as tomatoes, flowers, and other starches are now beginning to be used in place of meats and other products that have less taste and quality.
Also, there is less meat, butter, and eggs in the traditional Italian cooking. These were traditionally produced out of necessity due to the climate where the Italians lived. As time went on, they learned that by adding things to the cooking, they were able to preserve and even in some ways improve the taste and quality of the food they were serving. Before, cooking Italian food required a lot of time, preparation and the most importantly, a lot of patience.
The reshaping of the Italian food scene has made it easier for cooks to produce quality meals that have a great deal less time in preparation.
About The Author
Helena Eater
How much does the quality of food really matter? If you eat food that tastes good, your life will be better. If you eat food that tastes bad, your life will be worse. The difference between good and evil is partly subjective: what tastes good to me might taste bad to you. The difference is also partly objective: what restaurants I think serve good food might serve lousy food to you. But if we stick to objective measures — measures such as how much weight people gain or lose — we can cut through some of the subjectivity.
