Food
Advice
One of the most enjoyable ways to learn a language is over a meal or in a bar, chatting to native speakers. It is a good idea to brush up on your foreign language skills for ordering food and drink prior to departure on holiday abroad. You can use the websites on this page to:
- learn about foreign cooking
- pick up some delicious recipes
- order food and drink online
- learn some useful phrases for ordering food and drink when eating out
- find good restaurants
- learn about foreign table manners
- find pictures of foreign dishes
- read tips for dinner parties and selecting wines
- find recommended cookbooks
Selected Products
LINKS (in alphabetical order)
Anna Maria Volpi - step-by-step illustrated traditional Italian recipes for tiramisu, pasta, lasagna, risotto, soups, and more, articles and newsletter
Art of Cookery Traditional Florentine and Tuscan recipes and wines.
Dietitalian cheese cake Collection of international recipes including an Italian cheese cake for dieters.
Dolce Vita - wine & cuisine, also fashion, travel, events and design
Eating in Italy Tips on dining in Italy. When and how to order.
Holidays & Festivals What do the Italians eat at festival time? Recipes to try.
Italy: How To Eat Italian-Style Customs related to dining in Italy. Recommended cookbooks. Recipes.
Mangiare Bene Italian recipe archive. Including regional specialities, etiquette, chef's secrets, search and more.
More on Meats in the Italian Diet Find out about the Italian diet. How much meat is used?
Paolo Monti's Cucina Italiana Modern and traditional Italian recipes.

