The different regions of Italy and their food
To start our Italian food journey, we will need to take a look at the different regions within Italy itself. If you go to northern Italy, you will get a very different Lasagna than you would in the south of Italy. There are even some towns and village sin Italy that you will find food that you cannot get anywhere else in the country. So, if I miss any recipes or information please let me know! If we look at the northern regions of Italy that are close to the Alps, Switzerland and Austria we see hearty, milk and cheese heavy diets and recipes. This is because the cooler alpine climates are known for their cattle and dairy farming and their grains. We see polenta, Risotto (like the famous risotto Milanese), fresh egg pasta, and a variety of cured meats, cheeses and hearty soups and stews. Lombardy is known for its risotto and polenta, breaded veal cutlets, Ossobuco and Panettone. Lombardy cuisine is characterised by its use of mostly butter over olive oil. Piedmon...
