Many people think that tomatoes are vegetables. They are actually classified as fruits, even though they do not taste quite as sweet as the other fruits.   Labeling: "Made in Italy” vs “Product of Italy Product of Italy: Means 100% of the raw materials, the growing, processing, and packaging, are all produced in Italy. Made in Italy: Signifies the product was manufactured, fabricated or assembled in Italy, but may not use 100% Italian raw materials. Canned Tomatoes It’s the

Biscotti's roots trace back to ancient Rome. Roman soldiers and travelers relied on these twice-baked biscuits as a practical food source for long journeys. Their dry, crunchy texture was essential, providing durability and longevity, especially crucial in times when food preservation was a challenge. Interestingly, though biscotti often offer a healthier alternative to many modern cookies. They typically contain less fat and sugar, resulting in a lower calorie content

If you are going to venture into a country, you might as well sound like a native speaker. Courses: Cibo: Means food in Italian. These are the traditional meal courses in Italy. Aperitivo : A pre-dinner drink and small plates of food before dinner to open the palate Antipasto : Before the meal, starters Primo : First course usually of a pasta, soup, risotto or gnocchi not served as the main course Secondo : The second and main course consiting of fish, meat or other protein

Helpful information and food rules To walk around these cities is incredible, for me it’s like Disneyland! I love to take in all the smells, the people, shops and the architecture. As far as restaurants, there is a saying in Italia: Stay away from Ristorante that have red and white checkered table cloths. Restaurant owners think it attracts American Tourists so the food must be authentic and good, but it’s not always true.   Business hours: For majority of stores and restaur