The Kitchenary is a unique combination of Italian cooking terms and
attitudes regarding cuisine presented in Italian and English.
University Italian instructor Brook Nestor brings 18 years of
insight to the impassioned cook, traveler and language buff.
Discover little-known facts about staples in the Italian diet: was
pasta imported from China? Learn language subtleties like the
difference between salami and salumi or tavola and tavolo. Want to
be a welcome guest? Find out how to eat, speak and act at an
Italian table. Italians have a great sense of pride regarding their
culinary history, particularly for their regional dishes. However,
their traditions are being threatened by modern industry and the
encroachment of corporate interests in the food sector. This has
led to the establishment of such organizations as Slow Food,
dedicated to preserving all aspects of culinary tradition,
including the sacrosanct activity of consuming a meal at an Italian
table. Enjoy familiarizing yourself with these terms and becoming
proficient in Italian kitchenese. participate or simply follow your
nose to the table, these words will be meaningful to you: Buon
appetito
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