Italy Inspired

All of the unspoken, but super important “rules” about food in Italy! Why don’t we put cheese on fish? What about bread with olive oil? Is Italian breakfast only sweet? Can I have ice in my drinks? Don’t worry, we will explain it all so you can avoid classic faux pas and general confusion. By the end of the episode, you will know how to be una buona forchetta—a good fork, which is a compliment Italians give to people who love and enjoy eating! We will cover: How to recognize tourist restaurants and what you actually want to look for to have an authentic Italian meal (it might not look as aesthetically sexy, but trust us, the food is spectacular!) No matter what, we feel that you won’t have a bad meal in Italy! Reading an Italian menu, how to follow it correctly and eating a meal in structured courses Unique to Italian meals, the Bis—what it is and why you probably want to do this! And, Santo Cielo, for goodness sake, what about cappuccino after lunch?? What is an amazzacaffe`? We will tell you, and you will want to add this after dinner! All the details on aperitivo—Italian happy hour, which Lorena calls “happy hour in heaven”. When, where and what (and aperitivo is born in Milan!) Wine with dinner and the culture of drinking wine with a meal The complimentary Italian expression ‘essere una buona forchetta” and why you want to be described like this Italian breakfast and how it diverges from the American standard, plus counter culture and ordering breakfast at an Italian bar And a mini language lesson to help you order, be understood, and know what you are getting when eating at a restaurant! Full show notes including pictures and visuals at www.italyuneditedpodcast.wordpress.com