Chicken Farmers of Canada
Here we are at week two of our culinary adventure. This week, we’re heading to a country where the food is as renowned as its history. Italy, here we come!
From pizza to pasta and fragrant herbs and sauces, people all over the world enjoy the heart warming comfort foods of Italy. But did you know that there’s so much more to Italian food than just pizza and pasta? In fact, each region of Italy uses its own unique local flavours along with their own staple ingredients.
Take polenta, for example. This ground cornmeal dish is a main staple in Northern Italy. The word polenta means “mush” mainly because it is cooked in water until it reaches a creamy smooth texture, though some people like to cook it until it becomes firm and easy to slice.
Top it with a dab of butter and grated cheese, such as parmigiano, provolone, fontina or mozzarella for a simple dish or try it with your favourite pasta sauce for a dish bursting with flavour! Need an idea to get you started? Here’s a true Italian polenta dish that will leave your taste buds wanting more!
http://www.chicken.ca/DefaultSite/index.aspx?ArticleID=3132&lang=en-CA
Buon appetito!
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