This week is all about Italian cuisine.  The first known Italian food writer was a Greek Sicilian named Archestratus from Syracuse in the 4th century BCE. (Before the Common Era) He wrote a poem that spoke of using "top quality and seasonal" ingredients, citing that flavors should not be masked by spices, herbs or other seasonings. He placed importance on simple preparation of fish. Pizza was originally invented … Continue reading Celebrating Italy ~ The Hot Delicious Pizza