Persuasive Essay About French Food

The Tomato A pizza consists of dough, red tomato sauce, and cheese. One of those ingredients, the tomato, has a long history before it became a key ingredient in most Italian foods. At first, when Europeans received it from the Americas in the Columbian Exchange, they thought the tomato was poisonous. They stayed away from it for over 200 years.

I’ve been to many hotels and restaurants around the United States and Canada that offer an afternoon tea that emulates the British tradition. I must say that the presentation of the assortment of delicate food items along with the impeccable service provided make tea feel more like a celebration or event than just a simple meal. It was interesting to learn that one of my favorite childhood dishes came directly from Florence, Italy. The green spinach fettucini that my grandmother would make for me, with a very light Alfredo sauce, was so delicious. I was aware of the term Florentine to indicate that spinach is a featured ingredient in the dish, but did not put two and two together to realize that Florentine is a direct reference to Florence

The use of pots and pans on stoves is a traditional cooking method in Italy. Other cooking methods used include baking, grilling, frying, stewing and boiling. In traditional Italian cookery microwaves were not used, thats changed. We have also adapted the pizza by adding toppings such as pineapple and meats.

Towards the middle of the excerpt, Bourdain mentions several different types of pasta: “spaghetti alla chitarra, linquine, garganelli, taglierini, fusilli” (33). Bourdain specifically states in the beginning of his novel that his main targets were those in the restaurant business, but he includes everyday people in his audience as well. These pasta names may seem normal to those in the restaurant business, but to the common English reader, whos food knowledge is limited to random phrases picked up from watching cooking shows like Top Chef, it’s a list in a foreign language. This evokes overwhelmed and lost feelings in readers due to the sheer amount of unknown words. Therefore inducing a better understanding of how out of place Bourdain may have felt because of his

Spicy Italian food has nothing on Cajun or Creole food! We love hot and spicy, from fried chicken to crawfish, boiled in spices and lemons. I descripted, in detail, how to make several well know Southern dishes and she talked pasta. I told her about pasta, the Cajun way. Food is a big part of the Italian and Southern cultures. Food brings families together at the table where it is a big

The Italian culture has been developed into a staple of American life, especially with a preexisting history ingrained into communities across the United States.

In their culture every one of their aspects is spent on sports, music, arts and food. The development of their country provides a unique religion insight. Since they are a former Spanish colony most of their food comes from a Latin American feel. You might not know but they demonstrate their heritage through art. The most common food that they have is "La Bandera" or "The Flag". In their culture that dish is made from meat rice and red beans. Their jewelry is made from bone, coconut husk, horn, and amber. As well as their artist uses clay, porcelain, hemp, and guano to make religious figurines. When you think of Italian people you think of a pretty accent, pretty hair type of person. Well that’s what I thought until my grandmother was telling me about my great grandfather. Being that he was mixed he only had the Italian hair but the American accent. At first I thought that he used to live in Italy but once again I was wrong. My great grandfather mother once lived in Italy. When she found out she was pregnant she soon moved to Virginia. Italy is home of the Roman Empire, its also a major part in the Renaissance. Italians take up 96% of the population in Italy. The remaining of the population is spreaded all over the world such as North African Arab, German, and more. My great grandfather mother was a full blown Italian where as his father was Italian but also an African American. Learning

This lead to an increase in imports from Italy and many finding jobs selling these items. As people found jobs selling imports there grew to be tiny shops on the streets to which became Little Italy. An important staple within the community was bread. When reviewing the Baldizzi’s meals each one consisted of bread. Often times the Italians would make a stew of some sorts and would dip their bread in it completing their meal. Bread for the Italians is like tortillas for Latinos, it is a common reliable food that enhances their meal. There is a proverb by Mary Taylor Simeti that states “If I had a saucepan, water and salt, I’d make a bread stew-if I had bread.”

Olive Garden offers Italian fare in a low-lit atmosphere that is perfect for an intimate date night or for a relaxed lunch with friends. There are several specials to choose from such as the Tour of Italy where you choose one specialty like the chicken parmigiana or shrimp scampi, a premium filled pasta like cheese ravioli with marinara or tortelloni al forno and a signature pasta like the fettuccine alfredo or spaghetti with meat sauce. Other specials at Olive Garden include the dinner duos served Monday through Thursday and a lighter and healthier choice called Tastes of the Mediterranean. Choose from options that include chicken margherita, linguine di mare made with homemade Pomodoro sauce or herb grilled salmon served with parmesan-garlic

When our entrees came out I was shocked. I didn’t believe how much they give you every time. Buca is very generous with their portions and does great job of making their famous pastas. The chicken Parmigianino was absolutely fabulous. The chicken had a nice texture to it especially when you cut it up. The chicken was just so tender and juicy and even crunchy due to the crunchy outside. The marinara sauce on top of it was different from what they gave with the calamari and it was amazing. You can tell the freshness of the tomatoes and the basil they use for their sauce. The pasta went really well with the chicken. On the other hand the chicken alfredo was not what I had anticipated. I love cheese, but the amount of cheese they had on this pasta was just overwhelming. The thickness of the sauce was just way too much for my taste buds. The chicken in the alfredo was just as tender and delicious as the Parmigianino, but the sauce of the alfredo really disappointed me. The first few bites were incredible but it got very difficult to eat because it wasn’t as creamy as I wanted it to be. The cheese got cold really

Growing up in a small town has the advantage of being a close-knit community, unfortunately this also meant that exposure to foreign delicacies is not a common occurrence. As a child, I developed a strong dislike for any foods that I viewed as abnormal, and became quite a finicky eater. Thus, my familiarity with Italian food is somewhat limited to restaurant dishes, and recipes that friends exuberantly claim to be a crime if not made. While being a student in Victoria, I have had the opportunity to live in various different areas, some of which were next door to outdoor markets. Much like the markets described by Braimbridge et al.,(2005) in The Food of Italy, the bread was baked fresh daily, the produce fresh and locally

There are Indians, Mexicans, Asians and many others diverse businesses established in Little Italy. Chicago is known for its diversity. In Chicago all sorts of food, clothing, and music reflect numerous cultures. There are numerous ethnic enclaves that have put Chicago on the map for its diversity. However, not every ethnic enclave is what it seems. Compared to most ethnic enclaves in Chicago, Little Italy is no longer what it was 115 years ago. You will not find a Chinatown or a Paseo Boricua atmosphere - you will not see Italians – you will not hear the language – and you will not have much access to authentic Italian foods. Little Italy is Italian in name only as it no longer fits the definition of an ethnic enclave. Italians, like other immigrants living in enclaves, feel the need to celebrate their culture and history. Although they no longer live in the area, many return in August to celebrate their roots. Even though Little Italy is a mix of ethnic diversity, Italian-Americans still share the sense of cultural pride shared by other ethnic

Healthy food should be accessible to everyone. If healthy food isn’t available for everyone all it’s going to do is cause more and more health problems. If we made healthy organic food the same price as cheap unhealthy food there would be a big difference in the health of our country. It’s completely unfair to make healthy food too expensive for other people to buy, which causes them to buy cheap unhealthy food, like off a dollar menu at a fast food restaurant. This issue needs to be put to an end.

When immigrants came from Italy to the United States of America, immigrants brought different dry pastas with them from their own regions. The food, pasta, was immediately classified as ‘Italian food,’ “despite them