Peppers that have a mild sweet flavor and can range in spiciness.
What is pepperoncini?
100
In order to get the freshest ingredients, Italians prefer to shop this way.
What is daily?
100
The italian term for skillful espresso bartender.
What is a Barista?
100
A monument build over nearly 200 years, because it was built on weak ground...it ended up not standing totally straight.
What is The Leaning Tower of Pisa.
100
Originally made with cheese & eggs, this Italian dessert that was invented by the Romans.
What is Cheesecake?
200
Authentic mozzarella cheese at one time was only made from this animal.
What is Water Buffalo?
200
A favorite type of cooking, most often used by the Italians.
What is simmering?
200
This name refers to a family of uncooked sausages.
What is Salami?
200
A bulletproof glass car that transports the Pope when he is traveling in public.
What is The pope-mobile.
200
An Italian dessert made with a fried pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta cream filling, often garnished with chocolate chips or nuts.
What is a Cannoli?
300
Two words used to describe traditional italian pizza.
What is thin & crispy.
300
The Geographic regions Italy is broken into (in terms of climate, culture & cuisine).
What is Northern, Central & Southern.
300
A sparkling water from the mountains of Milan.
What is Pellegrino?
300
Narrow boats used as public transportation in Venice, Italy.
What is a gondola.
300
The Italian spin on ice cream, their version is typically lower in fat and has a much denser textrure than "American" ice cream.
What is Gelato?
400
The region in Italy that is known for having heavier dishes made with dairy, eggs & meat. They are also known for soups like tortellini soup (made in class).
What is the Northern region?
400
Although not invented in Italy, this staple food/drink item was developed into the culture and popularity as we know it today in Italy.
What is coffee?
400
The Italian word for "ham" that has been seasoned, salt-cured and air-dried.
What is proscuitto?
400
An Italian car manufacturer is known for their elite sports cars.
What is Ferrari?
400
A potato dumpling made with eggs, flour & instant mashed potatos.
What is Gnocci
500
Foods that can be found on an antipasto platter (list 3).
What is Pepperoncini, mozzarella cheese, olives, meats?
500
Three things that have influences Italian culture.
What is The Catholic Church, The Roman Empire & The Renaissance?
500
The 3 ways pasta is usually served in Italy.
What is baked (al forno), with sauce (asciutto), and in soup (en brood).
500
One of the first public ampetheaters ever built, it was the home to gladiator fights, animal fights, naval battles & plays.
What is The Coliseum?
500
This creamy sauce is made with eggs, cheese, bacon and black pepper & typically served on spaghetti.