Italy

It’s time for something more light-hearted and fun to lift our spirits, and what better way than with a few fun foodie facts! 

Courtesy of CheatSheet, bet you didn’t know all five of these:

Just like cheese and wine or bread and butter, meat and pasta is a match made in heaven – what can be more delicious than strands of pasta covered in your favourite tomato or cream-based meat sauce?! Just thinking about Carbonara Alfredo or Ragù Napoletano has us craving what must surely be Italy’s greatest export – and yes, the pasta did originate in Italy, despite a misconception that it was first eaten in China.

Street fare has been around since ancient Greece and has been evident in most cultures throughout the millennia. Depending on the country, the food served has ranged from small fried Halaal fish to chickpea soup, lamb kebabs, roasted corn and even oysters, which in the late 19th century was a cheap and popular American street food until overfishing caused the prices to rise.

When you think of the Mediterranean I’ll bet images of clear blue skies and azure warm water pops into your head – that along with Ouza and siestas of course, and probably in that order too. But the other thing that the Mediterranean is famous for is the food its inhabitants prefer to eat. Healthy and wholesome, the Mediterranean diet is said to be one of the healthiest eating plans one can follow, so let’s delve into what it is and how best to follow it.