Cuban cuisine

Before I took Italian 1, I did not know much about the modern Italy. I knew that Italy was a world super power during the Renaissance and rise and fall of the Roman Empire, but I never thought of it to be a modern power. I was very wrong. Italy is still one of the most advance and culturally influential nations on the planet. They are a nation of swift innovation, bold design, and cultural influence. Italy is a nation that historically, and still today, pushes the boundaries in almost every…

Have you ever wanted a sweet treat after a very nice dinner out? Carmen’s is the place to go! Carmen’s Italian Ice is a small custard and Italian ice café located in Rockville, Maryland. They offer a wide variety of product ranging from bagels, muffins, coffee to milkshakes, gelatis, custard, and Italian ice. They even offer special dog friendly treats. Open from early in the morning to late at night Carmen’s is the perfect place to go for a sweet treat at any time of the day. Carmen’s has a…

Olive Garden and Johnny Carino’s are two very well known Italian restaurants in the same category. Which restaurant is better? When my family goes to dinner we usually always pick Olive Garden, but this Sunday we decided to give Johnny Carino’s a try. Olive Garden has been around since 1982 and since then they have been evolving their food taste, food variety, prices, specials and service (Olive Garden Inc. El Centro Ca). Johnny Carino’s has been around since 1997 and since then has also been…

Pizza is a dish that was thought to have been created by the Greeks in the B.C. era. Like the Greeks, many other groups at this time had early pizza-like flat breads such as the Paratha, which was created in India. In Napels, a city in Italy, the term pizza was created during the 1700s by street vendors. The pizza most similar to what we have today was created on June 11, 1889 (a day recounted by historians), and it was created in Italy. It was created by Raffaele Esposito. After this event,…

The food during Medieval Times sounds so delicious! They had meatballs, pastries, and a plethora of exotic and simple recipes. However not all people had access to the wonders of medieval cuisine. This report explores the different aspects of medieval food including what the peasants ate, what the nobles ate, what were some of the food restrictions, and what feast days meant to the different classes. Learning about the different foods that nobles and peasants ate, may help you understand and…

Chinese New Year Chinese New Year is the most important celebration in China; it is a time for families to get together and celebrate. It consists of many different events than the American New Year. There are many traditions of the Chinese New Year that are celebrated by many families, and Amy Tan’s book “Fish Cheeks” does a good job of representing this culture. Chinese New Year is a very important celebration in China that happens every year; it includes many traditions and many different…

Chile Cuisine Chile is a country that is in the South American Continent. Most of the population is white/ Non indigenous. The main language spoken in Chile is Spanish as well as there also being other languages spoken other than Spanish such as English and other languages among the people that are indigenous to the country. Chile is home to many different kinds of foods that originally originated from Chile with the help of their influences such as immigrants that bring their ideas and culture…

Imagine waking up in the morning. You walk up to the kitchen counter and grab some breakfast. As you begin eating you dad brings in a magazine, with the other mail. You flip through the pages usual things gossip, celebrities, and designer clothes. However you keep flipping through the pages and see this beautiful resort with a beautiful view of the sunset setting behind one of the islands. Out of excitement you flip to the next page and immediately start reading the article. It says: Hawaii is…

Salsa is the Spanish word for sauce, and it has a rich history. Salsa can be traced back to the three main Central American tribes, the Incas, the Aztecs, and the Mayans. The first salsas were made using tomatoes, chili peppers and ground squash seed. It was served as a condiment for an array of meats such as fish, venison, and lobster. The conquest of Mexico in 1519-1521 by the Spanish Conquistadors marked the Europeans first encounter with the sauce. It wasn’t officially called salsa until…

Cowboys seldom spring to mind when we think of Italy. Historians might imagine the grandeur of ancient Rome, the Colosseum or the Pantheon while art lovers might be reminded of the Renaissance, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci or Caravaggio. For others good food and fine wines, pasta or pizza might spring to mind. Spaghetti Westerns are famous and it is common knowledge that some of them were filmed in parts of Italy like Abruzzo. Less well known are the authentic Italian cowboys known locally…