We are often told by our medical practitioners that we should be eating to live rather than living to eat but he or she may not understand about all the different kinds of Italian food that is out there that you haven’t tried yet. For many people, dining out is a hobby in itself and while they are aware that they need to keep an eye on their calorie consumption every single day, it’s fine to splurge a little maybe once or twice a month to enjoy the finer things in life. It is also the perfect chance for family and friends to sit around one table and to discuss what’s been going on in their lives.
It is true that we enjoy many different kinds of food due to the many cultures that have settled here in the great country of Australia. We are very fortunate in that we have people from the top to the bottom of the planet living here and so we get to learn about people’s cultures through their food. For the purposes of this article however, we will talk about Italian food and particularly pasta in Geelong that you should be trying this year and hopefully every year.
- The irrepressible pizza – Pizza is synonymous with Italy and much like when you ask people what it is that they think about when they hear the word Australia, they commonly say kangaroo walk while and so the same applies for Italy and it’s pizza. There are many traditional toppings that you can enjoy but the wonderful thing about these pizza joints is that they adapt to the local community and so there are many other different toppings that can be added.
- The unforgettable lasagne – Just looking at this food will make you hungry and it is the perfect meal for the family on the go. This is actually something that can be prepared at home and it’s not too difficult to find the essential ingredients to create one. You can put all of it in one dish and then it can be served in one sitting to everyone in the family. You can complement the meal by serving potatoes, French fries, vegetables or anything else that your family likes.
- Don’t forget about pasta & spaghetti – There are so many sources to be enjoyed with correctly cooked pasta and spaghetti-like carbonara and the more traditional tomato sauce. This is a dish like no other and it is sure to keep the children happy although it’s likely that their faces will be a mess at the end of the meal that is all part of the fun. It is so incredibly straightforward and easy to prepare and provides the perfect family meal in a short space of time.
These are only three of the more popular dishes that you can try when it comes to the Italian menu and believe me there are many more to be enjoyed. Treat your taste buds to something special today.
