Breakfast
What is a common drink enjoyed at breakfast in Italy?
Espresso or cappuccino
What is the largest meal of the day in Spain and how do you say it in Spanish?
Lunch (Comida).
What is the Italian word for "snack"?
Merenda.
What is "minestrone alla piemontese"?
Vegetable soup.
What do both Italian and Spanish cultures emphasize when it comes to meals?
Family meals and local ingredients.
What time do Spaniards and Italians usually have breakfast?
Between 7:30 and 9 am.
What are the two main courses typically served during lunch in Italy?
Primo piatto and secondo piatto
What are "baci di dama"?
Delicate hazelnut cookies.
What time do Spaniards usually eat dinner?
Between 9 pm and 11 pm.
What is typically the largest meal of the day in both Italy and Spain?
Lunch.
What is a popular breakfast item in Segovia?
Local pastries at Café de la Posada.
What dish is a specialty of Segovia during lunch?
Cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig).
What is a pincho de tortilla?
A small portion of Spanish omelet made with eggs and potatoes.
What type of ham is often served in Spain?
Jamón ibérico.
Name one dish that is a specialty in Turin and one in Segovia.
Agnolotti in Turin and cochinillo asado in Segovia.
What type of bread is often served with olive oil and tomato?
Tostada.
What is "brasato al Barolo"?
Beef braised in Barolo wine.
When do Spaniards typically have their morning snack?
At noon.
What dessert is commonly enjoyed at the end of dinner in Italy?
Tiramisù or panna cotta.
Are lunch and dinner times the same in Italy and Spain?
No, they are different.
Name a famous café in Turin known for its breakfast.
Caffè al Bicerin.
Name two restaurants in Turin known for its traditional lunch meals.
Ristorante Del Cambio or Piola da Cianci.
Name a popular gelateria in Turin known for its gelato.
Gelateria La Romana.
Name an historical café in Turin where you can enjoy espresso after dinner.
Caffè Mulassano.
Name one famous restaurant in Segovia that reflects the region's cuisine.
Mesón de Cándido.