Italian Cuisine by https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v It's Future in Australia en-us 2018-02-25 23:56:42 UTC 2025-10-18 16:35:21 UTC hello@padlet.com Cuisine is a style of cooking which is characterised to a particular country or culture by distinctive ingredients and techniques. cstewart183 https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/237264794 2018-03-02 03:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/237264794 For Italians cooking and sharing food is a way of life. Where ever it is eaten, it is based around fresh, seasonal produce. The food varies from region to region; northern Italian food is centered around meat, potatoes, cheese, pork and butter; where as southern food is more focused on fresh fish, olive oil, tomatoes, capers and eggplant. cstewart183 https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/239999615 2018-03-09 03:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/239999615 Much of the cuisine in Italy was shaped by Italian immigrants who had traveled to America and returned with a wide range of food including; chocolate, tomatoes, avocado, peppers, vanilla and pineapple. cstewart183 https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/239999890 2018-03-09 03:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/239999890 Italians believe in simplicity. Cheese and wine are a major part of the cuisine. As well as having the right balance of a little meat, a lot of seafood and good fat in extra virgin olive oil, vegetables, grains, all to be washed down with wine. cstewart183 https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240000318 2018-03-09 03:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240000318 During the year of the roman empire, Italy and other countries of the Mediterranean Sea boarder became a melting pot of different countries. The merging of Germanic and Roman cultures had the largest influence on Italian cuisine. The new identity of cuisine consisted of bread, meat and wine. cstewart183 https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240000630 2018-03-09 03:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240000630 The Italian influence in Australia has continued to everything to do with food. From growing it, the marketing of it and the processing of it. These influences are resulting in the creation of healthy, imaginative and delicious cuisines. cstewart183 https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240000936 2018-03-09 03:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240000936 In Italy farmers markets are in every city and town, where as supermarket chains are nowhere near as dominant when compared to Australia or the united states. Slowly, we are seeing an increase in markets throughout Australia. The markets have many cuisines of different cultures on display. Italian, Greek, Mexican, Turkish, Lebanese, Polish and Indian - all of which are contributing to and enriching the thriving food culture of Australia. cstewart183 https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240001722 2018-03-09 03:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240001722 cstewart183 https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240002644 2018-03-09 03:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240002644 Key Ingredients cstewart183 https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240002769 - balsamic vinegar 
- basil
- bread 
- ricotta 
- mozzarella 
- parmesan 
- olives 
- pasta 
- tomatoes
- garlic ]]> 2018-03-09 03:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240002769 The Australian Dietary Guidelines are to promote health and well being; reduce the risk of diet-related conditions, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and obesity; and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some types of cancers. cstewart183 https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240003165 2018-03-09 03:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240003165 Evidence suggests that Australians need to consume more vegetables and legumes/beans, fruits, wholegrain cereals, reduced fat milk, yoghurt, cheese, fish, seafood, poultry, eggs, legumes/beans (including soy), and nuts and seeds and red meat (young females only). cstewart183 https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240003351 2018-03-09 03:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240003351 cstewart183 https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240003708 2018-03-09 03:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240003708 Italian cuisine can be adapted to better adhere to the Australian health objectives by eating more of the authentic Italian meals, which are lighter and less in fat. Italian meals that are currently eaten in Australia have been adapted to meals that aren't simple and are high in fat. cstewart183 https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240003970 2018-03-09 03:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240003970 There are many modern cooking appliances that can be used to prepare and cook Italian cuisine. For example a Thermomix. A Thermomix combines the functions of 12 different cooking appliances. This allows you to cook pasta and rice, steam vegetables, stew meat, crush ice, knead dough and so much more. cstewart183 https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240005156 2018-03-09 03:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240005156 cstewart183 https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240742231 2018-03-12 09:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240742231 Majority of ingredients necessary for preparing Italian cuisine can be found in Australian supermarkets. cstewart183 https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240746180 2018-03-12 09:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cstewart183/1zg8ot9l4z6v/wish/240746180