Read & Learn Italian: La Cucina Italiana

La Cucina Italiana is one of the famous and the most loved in the world. However, its path has been long and complex, influenced by different peoples, social transformations, economic developments and cultural changes. Let’s explore the history not just of its most celebrated dishes, but also the history of the country itself.

La cucina italiana è oggi una delle più famose e amate al mondo. Tuttavia, il suo percorso è stato lungo e complesso, influenzato da popoli diversi, trasformazioni sociali, sviluppi economici e cambiamenti culturali. Capire la storia della cucina italiana significa comprendere non solo l’origine dei suoi piatti più celebri, ma anche la storia del Paese stesso.

Above image: La Cucina by Vicenzo Campi 1500s Pinacoteca di Brera, Milano

Image below: La Vucciria by Renato Guttuso 1974 Palazzo Chiaramonte-Stera, Palermo

Audience: For English speakers who are learning Italian at the intermediate level - the reading was developed using AI assistance.

The Plan:

1. We will all read the presentation in Italian within smaller groups/breakout rooms.
2. We will translate the passages into English.
3. We will rejoin the main room for discussion, and when available, hear from native Italians' personal experiences.

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