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Further imitating our beloved Irene, here is the



Italian Food & Drink Quiz



  1. What is the difference between Roma style and Napoli style pizza? See my final post (Pat)
  2. What are bucatini? Long macaroni (-pops-)

  3. What are gnocchi? Tiny dumplings, made from potatoes, flour and egg (-pops-)

  4. What is vitello tonnato? Veal in a tuna sauce (-pops-)

  5. What is pesto? A delicious sauce made from basil, crushed garlic, pine nuts and olive oil. (Irene)

  6. What is the meaning of acqua pazza? See my final post (Pat)

  7. What is caponata? A dish of Aubergines, Olives and Onions seasoned with herbs. I think this dish is served as an appetizer. (Gandalph)

  8. What is amarone? A red wine made from half-dried grapes. (-pops-)

  9. What is aglio, olio, pepperoncini? Pasta with garlic, (olive) oil and chilli. (-pops-)

  10. What are arangini? See my final post (Pat)

  11. What is a pomodoro? Tomato (-pops-)

  12. What is saltimbocca? Veal wrapped in ham (prosciutto) and sage. (-pops-)

  13. What is a trattoria? Casual Italian Restaurant. (Gandalph)

  14. What are orecchietti? Ear-shaped pasta. (-pops-)

  15. What is grappa? A killer spirit distilled from the dregs of wine fermentation. (-pops-)

  16. What is alla carbonara? A creamy egg & ham/pancetta pasta sauce (Irene)

  17. What is polenta? Cornmeal (-pops-)

  18. What is Grana Padano? A hard cheese similar to Parmagiana Reggiana but not as fine (-pops-)

  19. What is tiramisu? Sponge cake covered in chocolate and soaked in coffee and brandy. (Gandalph)

  20. Who is Salvo Montalbano? Andrea Camilleri's food-loving Sicilian commissario, played in the RAI series by Luca Zingaretti (Boris)

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No more takers?  Ok, here are the answers for the remaining three questions.


 


What is the difference between Roma style and Napoli style pizza?


 


Roman style pizza have a thin and crispy crust, with very few toppings.  They are also often square, rather than round.


Roman style pizza


 


Neapolitan style pizza are thicker and softer, and almost always contain tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.


Neapolitan style pizza


 


 


What is the meaning of acqua pazza?


 


Poached fish and vegetables, often in its own juices in a aluminum foil balloon.


Acqua pazza


 


 


What are arangini?


 


I have no idea; it should have been arancini!  Which are fried rice balls.  I'm sure all of you would have know that if I had spelled it correctly...


Arancini


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