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Italian Trivia

Trivia #100: A Harvey Wallbanger drink consists of which Italian liqueur?

Answer: Galliano

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Trivia #99: Venetian cuisine is known for their use of this type of food, considered an essential staple of their diet.  Name this type of food.

Answer: Fish

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**CONTEST**

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Italian Trivia

Trivia #98: After what are sardines named?

Answer: Sardinia

Italian Trivia

Trivia #97: Although tomatoes originated from the Americans, what unique spin did Italians add?

Answer: Invented tomato sauce and perfected its use

Italian Trivia

Trivia #96: The name for this type of pasta means small tongues.  Name this pasta.

Answer: Linguini

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Trivia #95: Due to availability and cost, this form of meat was rarely eaten by Italians in Italy many years ago.  However, when Italians immigrated to America, where beef was plentiful and social workers  recommended meat, they incorporated more meat into their cooking and thus gave birth to this form of meat.  What did Italian Americans introduce?

Answer: The meatball

Italian Trivia

Trivia #93: Prior to the 18^th century, pizza was looked upon as what type of food in Italy?

Answer: Poor man’s food

Italian Trivia

Trivia #92: What is the name of the Christmas cake, originating from Siena, made of flour, cocoa, almonds, hazelnuts, spices and fruit?

Answer: Panforte

Italian Trivia

Trivia #90: What did the ancient Romans add to wine before drinking?

Answer: Water – drinking undiluted wine was considered bad manners.

Italian Trivia

Trivia #89: How is authentic Napoletana pizza crust cooked?

Answer: Well done on the bottom and slightly under-cooked on the top

Italian Trivia

Trivia #88: Which world-famous chocolate brand was started by an Italian immigrant in the United States?

Answer: Ghirardelli, founded by Domingo Ghirardelli

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Trivia #87: If you see a restaurant advertising itself as “Vera Cucina Italiana”, what is the restaurant owner claiming?

Answer: Only authentic Italian cooking is used

Italian Trivia

Trivia #84: This food is icier, more flavorful, and denser than its American counterpart.  In addition, this food has less air injected during production and is made with milk, not cream.  Name this food that is the counterpart of ice cream.

Answer: Gelato

Italian Trivia

Trivia #83: What is the Italian term for perfectly cooked pasta?

Answer: Al dente

Italian Trivia

Trivia #81: Risotto is very popular in the city of Milan, often eaten in place of pasta.  What exactly is risotto?

Answer: Refers to the method of preparing a rice dish rather than the rice itself.  Risotto is typically made of Arborio rice and seasoned with saffron.

Italian Trivia

Trivia #80: This food product is made from the skin and pulp (musts) of crushed grapes.  The musts are heated, aged and stored for long periods of time, typically twelve years or longer.  Some extra vecchio brands can be aged for an entire century.  Name this food product.

Answer: Balsamic Vinegar

Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce 46th Anniversary Luau Dinner

Italian Express had fun participating in the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce 46^th Anniversary Luau Dinner that was held on Friday, April 27^th at the Fountain Valley Recreation Center.  We are proud members of the Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce (www.fvchamber.com), so we were excited to be invited to have a table at the event.  We are proud to announce that our employee Darcy won Best Dressed in the contest that night for her adorable Hawaiian –themed costume, and we want to thank her for all of her hard work decorating our table at the event! 

Italian Trivia

Trivia #79: What popular liqueur, made from bitter almonds, was created in the early 16^th by a widow as a gift to artist Bernadino?

Answer: Amaretto (Amaretto di Saronno)

Italian Trivia

Trivia #78: What is commonly referred to as “café Americano” or “espresso lungo”?

Answer: Traditional coffee served in the United States and drank rarely by Italians

Subject: 4th of July Holiday Specials

When thinking about the Fourth of July, some may automatically think of the joys that summer brings: the smells coming from the grill, fireworks booming in the sky, trips to amusement parks. But what about taking a moment to remember all of the values America was founded upon? Our forefathers wished for a nation of freedom, where individuals held themselves to high standards of respectfulness, an obligation to one's family, lawfulness and honesty to name a few.

We are celebrating through the end of the week except on the day of the holiday when we will be closed.  Come in any day this week on the days we are open, mention this blog, and get your choice of EITHER a FREE cup of soup OR a FREE order of garlic cheese rolls WITH ANY PURCHASE!