Food And Wine In North-west Italy

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    Cotoletta alla Valdostana is a typical dish consisting in a veal chop covered in fontina and ham

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Explore the diverse culinary landscape of North-West Italy, focusing on regional dishes, ingredients, and wine pairings.

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  • 2. 
    Pesto sauce is made with... - ProProfs

    Pesto sauce is made with...

    • Oil, oregano and garlic

    • Anchovies, pine-nuts and basil

    • Pine-nuts, basil, olive oil and garlic

    • Pine-nuts, anchovies, olive oil and garlic

    Correct Answer
    A. Pine-nuts, basil, olive oil and garlic
    Explanation
    Pesto sauce is traditionally made with pine-nuts, basil, olive oil, and garlic. These ingredients are blended together to create a flavorful and aromatic sauce. The pine-nuts provide a rich and nutty taste, while the fresh basil adds a vibrant and herbaceous flavor. Olive oil is used as a base to bring all the ingredients together and create a smooth consistency. Garlic adds a pungent and savory element to the sauce. Together, these ingredients create the classic and delicious flavor profile of pesto sauce.

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  • 3. 

    What's the characteristic of Italian food? Its culinary ________from region to region

    Correct Answer
    diversity
    Explanation
    Italian food is known for its culinary diversity from region to region. Each region in Italy has its own unique and distinct cuisine, incorporating local ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. This diversity is reflected in the wide variety of dishes and flavors found throughout the country. From the rich and hearty dishes of the north to the light and fresh flavors of the south, Italian cuisine offers a range of options that cater to different tastes and preferences.

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  • 4. 
    The home of fonduta is... - ProProfs

    The home of fonduta is...

    • Aosta Valley

    • Piedmont

    • Lombardy

    • Liguria

    Correct Answer
    A. Piedmont
    Explanation
    Piedmont is the correct answer because it is widely recognized as the home of fonduta. Fonduta is a traditional Italian dish, similar to fondue, made with melted cheese and eggs. Piedmont, located in northwest Italy, is known for its rich culinary traditions and is famous for producing high-quality cheeses such as Fontina, which is a key ingredient in fonduta. Therefore, it is logical to conclude that Piedmont is the home of fonduta.

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  • 5. 

    The word "produce" means...

    • Any product made by industrial production

    • Food or any other substance or material that is grown or obtained through farming

    • Food or any other substance or material that is grown in France

    • Food or any other substance or material that is grown or obtained through industry

    Correct Answer
    A. Food or any other substance or material that is grown or obtained through farming
    Explanation
    The word "produce" refers to food or any other substance or material that is grown or obtained through farming. This includes agricultural products such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and livestock. It does not specifically refer to products made through industrial production or products grown in a specific country like France.

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  • 6. 

    Northern Italian cuisine uses...

    • Less lard

    • More oil

    • Less olive oil

    • More seed oil

    Correct Answer
    A. Less olive oil
    Explanation
    Northern Italian cuisine uses less olive oil compared to other types of Italian cuisine. This is because the northern region of Italy is known for its use of butter and other animal fats in cooking, rather than relying heavily on olive oil. This preference for butter and animal fats is influenced by the region's proximity to countries like France and Austria, which have a strong culinary tradition of using butter in their dishes. As a result, olive oil is used sparingly in Northern Italian cuisine, with other types of oils, such as seed oil, being more commonly used.

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  • 7. 
    Tuffles are kind of ________ mainly found in Piedmont - ProProfs

    Tuffles are kind of ________ mainly found in Piedmont

    Correct Answer
    mushrooms
    Explanation
    Tuffles are a type of organism that is mainly found in Piedmont.

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  • 8. 

    Lombardy is famous for its...

    • Meat dishes

    • Fish dishes

    • Pasta dishes

    • Rice dishes

    Correct Answer
    A. Rice dishes
    Explanation
    Lombardy is famous for its rice dishes because it is home to the renowned Italian dish, risotto. Risotto is a traditional rice dish that originated in Lombardy and is made by slowly cooking Arborio or Carnaroli rice with broth and various ingredients such as vegetables, meat, or seafood. The region's rich agricultural landscape, particularly the fertile plains around the Po River, provides an ideal environment for rice cultivation. As a result, Lombardy has perfected the art of creating delicious and flavorful rice dishes, making it a popular culinary destination for rice lovers.

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    The most famous of all culinary masterpieces from Liguria is ________

    Correct Answer
    pesto, pesto genovese
    Explanation
    The most famous culinary masterpiece from Liguria is pesto, specifically pesto genovese. Pesto is a sauce made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. It originated in Genoa, a city in Liguria, and has become a popular and well-known sauce worldwide. The combination of fresh basil, garlic, and other ingredients creates a flavorful and aromatic sauce that is traditionally served with pasta, but can also be used in various other dishes.

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  • 10. 

    The olive oil of the region

    • Has a large role in the local diet

    • Plays an everyday role along the rocky coast

    • Is a sweet bread made with candied fruit

    • Is served with either trofie or trenette 

    Correct Answer
    A. Plays an everyday role along the rocky coast
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "plays an everyday role along the rocky coast". This answer suggests that the olive oil of the region is commonly used in the daily diet of the people living along the rocky coast. It implies that the local cuisine heavily relies on olive oil, indicating its significance and prevalence in the region.

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  • 11. 
    Some of most famous Piedmont wines are...  - ProProfs

    Some of most famous Piedmont wines are... 

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