Paolo
An Italian who has been living in Canada for 10 years, and who blogs about Italian food and its many North American aberrations.
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Quatro Fromaggio and Other Disgraces on the Menu
http://www.disgracesonthemenu.com/
This blog describes the differences between real Italian food and its many aberrations. All the common misconceptions are dissected - from spelling mistakes, to pronunciation errors, to the many recipe distortions. The origin of the differences, which are as much in the ingredients as they are in the culture, is analyzed and explained in a fun way.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 200 )
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Il Mercato - The Tradition of the Italian Street Market
Every year, when I go back to Italy to see my family, I manage to squeeze in a visit to a mercato. As you may have guessed, the word "mercato" means "market",... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2015 FOOD & DRINK -
One Year, One Second a Day
Have you heard of "one-second videos"? They are a bit of an old idea now - a creative named Cesar Kuriyama came up with it, went to TED in 2012*, and since the... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK -
[Thoughts on the Table - 34] The Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyle, with Diana...
Journalist Diana Zahuranec (Wine Pass) returns to Thoughts on the Table! In this episode she walks us through the differences between Italian and American food... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2015 FOOD & DRINK -
[Thoughts on the Table - 33] A Food Photography Primer with Raffaella De Amicis
In this episode of Thoughts on the Table, I have the pleasure to host an extensive chat with professional photographer Raffaella De Amicis. Read more
Posted on 16 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK -
[Thoughts on the Table - 32] Jason's Special on San Francisco,Technology and Foo...
If you have been listening to this podcast from the beginning, I'm sure you will remember my friend Jason, my original podcast partner. Read more
Posted on 09 December 2014 FOOD & DRINK -
[Thoughts on the Table - 31] Introducing Valerie Quintanilla, an American in...
Valerie Quintanilla is a marketing professional by trade with a love for wine, food, and travel. After years of exploring Italy’s wine regions on holiday she... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2014 FOOD & DRINK -
Mediterranean Pasta with Capers, Olives, Cherry Tomatoes, and Mozzarella
This is a summer dish, but if you can find ripe cherry tomatoes, then it can be made every season. And it's one of those pasta dishes where the sauce is so quic... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK -
[Thoughts on the Table - 30] Italians of the World - Meet Marta from Amore Mio...
In this episode, I have the pleasure to introduce Marta - a good friend of mine, whose experience closely relates to the themes of this blog and podcast. Read more
Posted on 16 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK -
[Thoughts on the Table - 29] Introducing Diana Zahuranec, Journalist and Italy...
Here I am, back from my trip to Italy and from Turin Epicurian Capital! If you followed my tweets, you know I had a great time in Turin and I loved the... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2014 FOOD & DRINK -
Turin Epicurean Capital
The food literature event Turin Epicurean Capital is coming up in just a few days in Turin, Italy! As I mentioned, I will take on the role of moderator of two... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK -
[Thoughts on the Table - 28] Introducing Food Professional Benedetta Oggero (Mis...
Join me to hear how, after living in the UK for 7 years, Benedetta Oggero, English translator and interpreter by training, went back to her hometown - Turin,... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK -
[Thoughts on the Table - 27] Introducing Paola (a.k.a. PolaM) from 'An Italian...
Thoughts on the Table is back with a new guest! Foodblogger Paola from An Italian in the Midwest shares her thoughts on what's key in defining authentic... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2014 FOOD & DRINK -
Four Years of Blogging, One of Podcasting
Another interesting year for Disgraces on the Menu - the year that has seen the beginning of the podcast Thoughts on the Table, along with several... Read more
Posted on 31 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK -
[Thoughts on the Table - 26] Introducing Elisa Cerruti from 'Milk Honey and Rum'
In this episode, Elisa shares her research and discoveries in nutrition. Join us to hear which foods are better for our health, why we should try to vary our... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK -
Roasted Green Beans
Ah the Maillard reaction! The magic behind roasting and toasting which is responsible for the extra flavor in bread crust, pan fried eggs, seared steaks, and... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2014 FOOD & DRINK -
[Thoughts on the Table - 25] Introducing Food Writer Simona Carini from Briciole
In this episode, food writer Simona Carini (Briciole) describes how she made use of both her artistic and her scientific side to learn how to make bread,... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK -
[Thoughts on the Table - 24] Introducing Lucia Hannau, the Organizer of Turin...
As I mentioned in my latest post, Truffles Uncovered, I will be part of Turin Epicurean Capital, a food literature conference which will take place in Italy in... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK -
Shrimp, Zucchini and Saffron Linguine
This dish is a summer classic featuring an incredible flavor combination: roasted zucchini, shrimp and saffron, in a creamy wine sauce. Read more
Posted on 09 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK -
Truffles Uncovered
I am very excited to announce that I have been invited to participate in a food lit event that will take place in Turin (Piedmont, Italy) this coming September. Read more
Posted on 03 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK -
"Due Parole" with Yours Truly
When I started conducting interviews, I never would have thought that someone was soon going to be asking me for one! And not just someone - the amazing Lora... Read more
Posted on 27 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK