I recall my mom used to cook pasta for breakfast when I was going to elementary and middle school. She said ‘Mangia che ti fa bene’ (Eat, eat, this is good for you). And she was right, as that gave me enough energy to go thru the whole morning. I can’t claim that’s the reason why I’m 6.4 feet (almost 2 meters tall), but I’m doing the same today to my kids and they love pasta with pure extravirgin olive oil and parmesan in the morning. AllRecipes.com has some 1150+ pasta recipes to please even the most demanding kid.
International Travel Expo in Milan
If you happen to be in Milan this weekend, I strongly encourage you to pay a visit to the International Travel Expo called BIT 2006 (16-21 February). With 5000 exhibitors, it’s the largest travel fair featuring Italy and other 120 countries in the world. I attended last year’s event, and I was impressed by the showcase of food, art and culture that each of the Italian regions displayed. Highly recommended!
The original Nutella
Nutella, the creamy chocolaty hazelnut spread, can be found in many US grocery stores. But, if you ever tried the original Italian Nutella, you’ll notice right away that the Nutella made by Ferrero USA has a taste modified to please American consumers, with an emphasis on peanut butter. During your trip to Italy, make room in your suitcase for a small jar of the original Italian Nutella. Francesca, in her new ebook, is also talking about other 10 must-bring-home products from Italy.