| Italian cuisine, influenced by different cultures and | | | | people of this region to prepare and appreciate |
| eras, has an interesting history. It is a | | | | fine cuisine. This is one of the best examples of |
| conglomeration of ideas, which together form a | | | | how historical events can shape a region's cuisine. |
| characteristic Italian flavor that differentiates if | | | | Other Influences |
| from the cuisine of other regions in the world. It is | | | | The Hapsburg Empire and the Republic of Venice |
| precisely this fact that makes it one of the hot | | | | also influenced the cuisine of this region. Slav, |
| favorites of the world. | | | | Hungarian, and Austrian cuisines also had a great |
| The best example of the influence of history on | | | | part to play. Again, one would wonder what role |
| Italian cuisine is Trentino-Alto Adige, a region in | | | | these cuisines, so different from Italian cuisine, |
| Italy. A large number of external factors have | | | | play in the shaping of the Italian taste. |
| played an important role in shaping the cuisine of | | | | The Unique Elements of This Cuisine |
| this region. It is an amazing blend of popular Italian | | | | While the rest of country usually uses sea fish in |
| recipes and the specific, unique flavor of this | | | | most of its cuisine, this region is famous for its |
| region. | | | | supply of fresh fish. In spite of the foreign |
| Before the mid-sixteenth century, the cuisine of | | | | influences, the region specializes in dishes, |
| Trentino-Alto Adige was extremely simple. The | | | | commonly thought to be typical Italian, such as |
| inhabitants ate only to keep body and soul | | | | tomatoes, pasta, and olive oil, in addition to a |
| together. The cuisine had far to go and a lot to | | | | variety of other Italian dishes such as sauerkraut, |
| develop. Many historical events that took place | | | | dumplings, and potatoes. On Sundays, Goulash is |
| after this lent a distinct shape and flavor to the | | | | commonly served. |
| cuisine of this region. | | | | Those who are conscious of their health should |
| Council of Trent | | | | note that one of the popular ingredients of the |
| The Council of Trent was the first event of | | | | region's cuisine is lard. If saturated fat is not good |
| significance that changed the cuisine of this region | | | | for you, you should inquire about the ingredients |
| for the better in 1550, the year in which it was | | | | used in the food of this region. Many chefs |
| organized. | | | | consider lard to be the best ingredient in the |
| This council was an Ecumenical Council of the | | | | preparation of certain delicacies. Needless to say, |
| Roman Catholic Church, organized to find ways of | | | | Italian chefs have no second thoughts about it. |
| countering the rise of Protestant Reformation. | | | | Here is a list of unique items that are found in this |
| One would wonder how such an event, which | | | | region alone. One of these delicacies is potato |
| bore no connection whatsoever to cuisine, | | | | dumplings with ricotta. Dumplings, though not |
| influenced the food habits of the inhabitants of | | | | commonly associated with Italian cuisine, is quite |
| this region. | | | | common in this area. Canerdeli, made out of |
| The religious officials who participated in this | | | | leftover bread, is a special dumpling found only in |
| event, were gourmets who appreciated fine | | | | this region. The region also has its own particular |
| cuisine, which was why this event inspired the | | | | sauerkraut with a dish of stuffed chicken. |