{"id":20956,"date":"2021-01-10T14:55:54","date_gmt":"2021-01-10T14:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/selectitaly.com\/blog\/?p=14956"},"modified":"2021-01-10T18:15:55","modified_gmt":"2021-01-10T18:15:55","slug":"20-steps-becoming-italian-foodie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selectitaly.com\/blog\/all-you-can-italy\/20-steps-becoming-italian-foodie\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Steps to Becoming an Italian Foodie: An Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Contrary to popular belief, the singular concept of being \u201cItalian\u201d is about as authentic to the Bel Paese<\/i> as Chicago-style deep-dish pizza is to Naples. Italians themselves often associate their personal identity not within the nationalistic umbrella of Italy, but with their individual region (conversations with native Italians usually go something like\u2026American: Oh, are you Italian?<\/i> Italian: I\u2019m Sicilian<\/i>). Considering the fact that Italy\u2019s various histories<\/b> stretch thousands of years but its roots as a nation only reach back to 1861, this doesn\u2019t come as a complete shock. However, it can pose a daunting task for the Italian enthusiast of learning not one but 20 regional<\/a>\u00a0identities <\/b>and cultures.<\/p>\n

\"Pasta\"<\/a>
The Italian cuisine has something for everyone!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Select Italy and Eataly Bring Italy to Your Home<\/h2>\n

Never fear, Italy lovers, travelers, and aficionados! We hear your cry and in our continued effort to bring to you the real<\/i> Italy, we have teamed up with our friends and fellow Italian experts at Eataly<\/b><\/a> to offer a 20-part blog series covering the 20 regions<\/a> and their unique identities.<\/p>\n

\"Dolomites<\/a>
The Dolomites, located in northeastern Italy, are an UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Over the course of 2014, you will be introduced to one region every two weeks<\/b>. We\u2019ll give you a quick run-down on the region\u2019s history<\/a>, the sites to see, and the unique aspects of the cuisine. Then \u2013 since we all know it\u2019s more fun to do (and eat) than just to read about a topic \u2013 we\u2019ll present and use two typical regional food products<\/b> that you don\u2019t have to go all the way to Italy to try; you can get them at your neighborhood Eataly<\/a> or their online store<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Because as the saying goes, you are [where] what you eat [is from]<\/i>, so sit back with your glass of vino <\/i>as Select Italy and Eataly take you on a virtual and culinary journey of Italy\u2019s 20 unique regions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"SelectItaly_Parmesan\"<\/a>
From North to South, when it comes to cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano is always an Italian favorite<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Spoiler Alert!<\/h2>\n

Next week \u2026 Italy\u2019s smallest region warms up a chilly night with its mountain cuisine and stellar wines.<\/p>\n

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Read all the entries of the series<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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