I know an Italian expat who works as a chef in Boston. He went away from Italy something like 50 years ago, he was quite young. Once… Read more “NICE AMERICAN CHICKEN PARM! 🤣”
NICE AMERICAN CHICKEN PARM! 🤣
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Category: Commonplaces and mistakes
COMMONPLACE: A FEW PEOPLE THINK WE ALL KNOW EACH OTHER – PART 2
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Another funny scene happened in a museum, always in London (the National Gallery): Stranger – “where are you from?” Me – “Italy, Venice” S – “where is… Read more “COMMONPLACE: A FEW PEOPLE THINK WE ALL KNOW EACH OTHER – PART 2”
This paper wants to share some italian recipes. Nothing’s Italian there!!!!
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Look at this!! 3 easy Italian recipes to make at home. I’m reading the webpage and I can’t find any! I’ll pass quickly through the first two… Read more “This paper wants to share some italian recipes. Nothing’s Italian there!!!!”
WHO DARES TO CALL PIZZA SAUCE THIS????
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Look at that: how to make an Italian get mad or sick! I think I shouldn’t even need to say anything! Onion? I repeat: ONION? Once again….… Read more “WHO DARES TO CALL PIZZA SAUCE THIS????”
Commonplace: some people think we all know each-other!
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This commonplace is not linked to food, but it’s very funny. It’s not widely diffused as the garlic one, but it happened to me several times to… Read more “Commonplace: some people think we all know each-other!”
Ahahah! We don’t really say that! At least it’s not a typical motto!
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I bumped on this article! I just wanted to share with you a sentence that made me really laugh soooo much 🤣 https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/news/restaurant-news/italian-restaurants-new-wave-17388 I quote the first… Read more “Ahahah! We don’t really say that! At least it’s not a typical motto!”
COMMONPLACE: ITALY AND MAFIA …so funny what some people think!
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It’s not something regarding food or cooking habits, but this is a prejudice that made me lough so much that I really want to share it with… Read more “COMMONPLACE: ITALY AND MAFIA …so funny what some people think!”
Pasta with Marmite?? AAAAARGH!
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This week I received the usual newsletter from Nigella’s website. She often gives smart recipes and interesting tastes. I must say that when I cook according to… Read more “Pasta with Marmite?? AAAAARGH!”
Commonplace: throwing pasta against something to check if it’s ready
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I’ve always asked myself: why do people in the movies throw pasta against the wall to check if it’s cooked? If they stick they are cooked according… Read more “Commonplace: throwing pasta against something to check if it’s ready”
Commonplace: KETCHUP
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NO! We don’t put ketchup on pasta. We actually don’t put ketchup anywhere except for fries, sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs (I mean, not very Italian dishes).… Read more “Commonplace: KETCHUP”
