Friday 29 August 2014

Italian Food is a Family Affair

In Italy, food is about so much more than just filling your belly. It is food that brings the whole family together after a long hard day at work. Some Italian families are known spend hours enjoying a tasty Italian meal at a leisurely pace at the dining table. For this reason, Italian food is a real family affair and is a way of establishing and maintaining good family relationships.

Recipes
Most Italian recipes are handed down from generation to generation, whether it’s Great Grandpa Luigi’s meatball recipe or Aunty Maria’s famous spaghetti sauce recipe. Such recipes are passed down in families, restaurants and pizzerias. The delicious recipes at Pizza Frankfort il ensures that family legacy remains a strong factor when it comes to Italian food.

Preparation
The preparation of an Italian meal can involve all members of the family. For example, making Italian sausage is one time-held tradition in Italy where everyone in the family comes together to take part in their preparation. From the grinding of the meat to the filling of the sausage casings to the actual cooking of the finished product, it’s all bout getting the family involved! Children can even help to measure, stir and create the simplest of Italian recipes making them more inclined to eat what they themselves have prepared.

Eating Together
There’s no doubt about it - Italian food is made for sharing. Garlic bread, pizza and spaghetti are all best enjoyed when you have someone to share the wonderful smells and delicious tastes with. There’s nothing better or more satisfying than an entire family bonding around cooking and eating good Italian food.


From antipasto to desserts and coffees, a meal of high quality Italian food is perfect for bringing the family together - to share the highs and lows of each family member’s day while enjoying tasty and nourishing food.