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Lauren Scott's avatar

I will forever idolize/romanticize the Italian way of preparing and eating food. The way they see it as an artform and way to connect with others feels so much healthier to me. Plus, in sourcing food locally and preparing it slowly, it just tastes so much better. I studied abroad in Florence and was lucky to live in a pensione run by a woman who cooked us all amazing homemade meals. My friends would make fun of me because I would always subconsciously say "mmmm" as I ate – I couldn't help it! What can I say, pasta is my love language 🍝

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Morganne Hatfield's avatar

Ha that is so cute!! And my writing mind thinks that trait feels ripe for a character detail lol. Pasta really is delicious, ESPECIALLY in Italy. I’m glad you had such a good food experience there too!

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Angela Hatfield's avatar

Interesting about the Milk Street talk ... I don't know if I've ever intentionally thought about fast food culture vs slow food culture ... but I can taste the difference. There are probably people in Italy that don't appreciate slow food but I'd guess overall there's more attention to that way of eating. Thanks for sharing. I need to read the Alice Waters' book!

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Morganne Hatfield's avatar

That’s a good point, though guess it depends on what all they’ve been exposed to.

Yes I’d recommend! It was a pretty short and sweet, easy read. :)

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Brenna's avatar

I was just eating in Croatia last night. I could tell right away which veggies were frozen. I could also tell the garlic wasn’t fresh. I don’t think I would have been able to do that when I was living in the US. Italy has forever shaped my understanding of fresh, seasonal food! I feel so lucky to have access to amazing inexpensive produce and seafood ❤️

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Morganne Hatfield's avatar

Wow, that’s incredible! I don’t think I’d be able to tell. I’m envious 🇮🇹

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Lindsey Kontovich's avatar

First, my mouth is watering! That last pic is 😍. What an interesting dissonance you experienced! I’m curious if he even realizes this gross miscalculation about Italian culture and if anyone will call him in? Sad to think others believe he is an expert simply because he wrote a cookbook about a particular cuisine.

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Morganne Hatfield's avatar

I guess this is me calling him in? 🤷‍♀️ haha. I think he had the best of intentions though, it just didn’t sit well with me clearly.

Thanks for reading Lindsey! 🫶

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