Italian food customs - Part 2
- Thuy Doan
- May 10, 2016
- 1 min read
About coffee and breakfast
For Italians coffee means espresso, yet we accept variations: espresso can be macchiato, with hot or cold milk, with or without foam. It can also be short, tall or corretto(with added liquor, such as grappa). You can combine all these variations, but other kinds of coffee are not admitted.
Cappuccino is strictly for breakfast or afternoon break but totally forbidden during meals!
Take away coffee is a no no! We would never drink our cappuccino walking in the street... a break at the cafe having coffee in a proper cup is a religious morning experience.
About dressings and condiments
Never add parmesan to a fish-based dish.
Olive oil, vinegar, lemon and salt are the only ingredients for dressing salads.
About drinks
During a meal, only wine and water are admitted (sodas and beer are ok if you are having pizza).
There are endless unwritten rules, but these are the fundamental Italian food customs.
Do your best to follow them when you are in Italy and people will literally love you!
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