Incidentally, ityn Old Englsh, a word for wing was fiþre [ˈfiθ.re], which was displaced by the Old Norse vængr (wing). It comes from Proto-Germanic *fiþriją [ɸi.θri.jɑ̃] (feathers, plummage, wing) from Proto-Indo-European *péth₂r̥ / pth₂én- (...
), you’ll know that Tuscans are serious about their cured meats. It’s the topic of this month’sItalian Table Talk, as January is popularly the month for butchering pigs and making salumi in the natural refrigeration that winter
On the first day the butcher broke down the pig in an open shed. On the second morning Armando, the butcher, and other workers gathered in a garage and began turning the appropriate parts of the pig into things like salami and Mortadella Luniginese. As the grinder cranked the folks helpin...
that time of year when La Famiglia gets together for a full day of literally pigging out. The Maialata (‘maiale’ means ‘pig’ and ‘-ata’ kind of makes it a ‘fest’) is a traditional meal that takes place in January, when farmers used to butcher their pigs for the coming year...
Jenn, but now you are armed with knowledge! Anyway, Italians are very forgiving when it comes to butchering their language (at least they have been with me). Joe, glad you enjoyed it Learningnerd, you should definitely learn some Italian! Like I said, I don’t think the basics are ve...
adjust the vinegar, sweeteners, liquid smoke, etc. to your particular tastes. We serve this sauce with grilled chicken, ribs,kabobs, and even brushed on grilled veggies. We have also used it in the slow cooker for baked beans, pulled pork, and barbecued beef. It’s also great for ...
today we sampled the prix fixe option which offers 6 courses for only $85 and an optional wine pairing at $65. I use the word “only” because I felt as though this experience is truly worth its weight in gold. For our meal we mixed and matched two tastings with the following ...
t know a word of phrase in Italian you candescribethe word using the vocabulary that you have. For me this has been a continuing process and I will continue “studying” Italian forever. The way that I “study” is by reading books written in Italian. I like mysteries of one form or ...
but his real name was Andrea d'Agnolo di Francesco. His monikerdel sarto(of the tailor) was derived from his father's profession. Other examples ofItaliansurnames related to jobs include Contadino (farmer), Tagliabue (ox-cutter or butcher), and Auditore (literally meaning "a hearer, or liste...
Italians are actually very friendly and welcoming towards anyone trying to speak their language. They are very forgiving and don’t mind you butchering the pronunciation or making grammar mistakes.Do your best to speak to the best of your abilities but don’t overthink every word, and you’ll...