De Gustibus: Olive Oil and Italian Cooking (Easy, Healthy and Tasty)

Olive Oil Times ~

Symbolism of Olive Oil

"Rooted in the soil, coursing in the veins: the symbolism of olive oil."

When we food scientists study the “alimentary act” – choosing and consuming a given foodstuff – we approach it as a behavior that is defined by the multiple factors, ...
Read more: Symbolism of Olive Oil; oliveoiltimes.com

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"Good things, when short, are twice as good." ~Baltasar Gracian, The Art of Worldly Wisdom (*) QuoteGarden.com

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Healthy Eating
Thankfully, the low-carb diet craze is on its way out, but during the anti-starch explosion, pasta took a severe beating. ...
Read more: Pasta: Good or Bad?; foodnetwork.com

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Healthy Italian
From antipasti, salads, fresh vegetables and more Italian pantry staples ...
Read more: Healthy Italian Dinners; foodnetwork.com

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Essential techniques
Fresh pasta is made from a few simple ingredients, using a straightforward method. ...
Read more: How to Make Fresh Pasta; seriouseats.com

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Porchetta
In Italy, everyone loves porchetta. The Italian-style roast pork is common throughout the Marche, Lazio and Campania ...
Read more: Put a Little Italy in Your Roast Pork; washingtonpost.com

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Risotto
Italian risottos are a stellar Sunday supper while the sun is gaining strength: ...
Read more: Risotto is a perfect partner for new spring flavors; nydailynews.com

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Italian Culinary Tradition
~ Is Cuisine Still Italian Even if the Chef Isn’t?;

~ Burrata; AcademiaBarilla.com
~ Meats and charcuterie; AcademiaBarilla.com
~ Capunatina - The Little Caponata Recipe; italianfood.about.com
~ Home Cooking: Italian Recipes for Sustenance; foodmeditation.net
~ Fragole all'Aceto Balsamico - Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar Recipe; italianfood.about.com

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Appetibilis ~ Appetizing Posts of the Day

~ Farro Spaghetti “alla chitarra” with vegetable ragù and ricotta; Citron et Vanille
~ Seppioline alla griglia; Memorie di Angelina
~ Strawberry, Caramelized Pear & Blue Cheese Salad; Palachinka
~ Tropical Ceviche with Shrimp, Scallop, Mango and Pineapple; The Food Addicts
~ Zucchini Sformato with Bologna Polpettine; Carmelita's Cookitaly

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