A Peek into the Worldwide Pantry
AllRecipes.com has posted an interesting article listing the top 25 ingredients in the everyday pantries of cooks from different cuisines. Looking at the lists, I definitely tend toward Italian cooking.
Italian Pantry
Oregano
Flat-leaf parsley
Basil
Fennel
Rosemary
Semolina pasta
Olive oil
Balsamic vinegar
Tomatoes
Anchovies
Olives
Lemons
Sage Parmigiano-reggiano
Mozzarella
Ricotta cheese
Capers
Eggplant
Almonds
Polenta
Cannellini beans
Porcini mushrooms
Pine nuts
Arborio rice
Prosciutto di parma
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Oh Calamity!!!!
Not even a mention of good old, unadultered fresh cloves of garlic??!!
Posted on September 25, 2006 11:01 PM
Hm. That is odd! I use garlic at least once a week!
Posted on October 1, 2006 12:18 AM