Post WWII Italy saw many changes. There was huge economic and industrial growth, especially in the north, which caused a large number of southerners to move to the north. This no doubt had an impact on the food culture in more ways than one. Emigrants from the south had two choices once they moved to the north, as mentioned in the reading, they could forget their food traditions and fully immerse themselves in the culture of the north or they could bring their food traditions with them and share them with those in the north eventually. There was also a modernization of society in general; cars, trains, tv and radio all saw further advancements that made it easier to get around and helped introduce the 'consumer culture.' Companies were able to combine advertisement with the television to spread the image of their products into homes across the country.
In the post-WWII era, Americans became heroes, the people to emulate. Americans had freed Italians from the Nazis and Fascists and then their aid had helped rebuild Italy. Many Italians, especially the younger generation wanted to become American, and if they couldn't do that they wanted to bring America to Italy. American culture became a fascination for many, from the celebrities to cinema and music to what they ate. In them move An American in Rome, this is clearly seen in the character of Nando Moriconi. Although the movie is a comedic satire of the way some Italians acted, it gets at the truth. I love how the reading points out that although there was a lot Italians wanted to emulate about American culture, it was hard to argue that food was better in the US than in Italy.
Regional differences in food can still be seen, each area has specialties that they are known for. Recently my parents came to visit me and we took a driving trip through Tuscany. We stopped at so many adorable towns and had some amazing food! There were lots of porchetta sandwiches.
In the post-WWII era, Americans became heroes, the people to emulate. Americans had freed Italians from the Nazis and Fascists and then their aid had helped rebuild Italy. Many Italians, especially the younger generation wanted to become American, and if they couldn't do that they wanted to bring America to Italy. American culture became a fascination for many, from the celebrities to cinema and music to what they ate. In them move An American in Rome, this is clearly seen in the character of Nando Moriconi. Although the movie is a comedic satire of the way some Italians acted, it gets at the truth. I love how the reading points out that although there was a lot Italians wanted to emulate about American culture, it was hard to argue that food was better in the US than in Italy.
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| I'm officially one of those people who takes pictures of their food and the gorgeous sites in the distance, but I just couldn't help myself. This is quite literally a roll and some sliced up porchetta. |
Then while we were in Sienna I had an amazing dish! It was called up Ravioli dello chef, it had arugula, walnuts, and cream in the filling and was covered in a parsley, arugula, and cream sauce.
It was super simple but it was like I was eating comfort food. It was a specialty at the restaurant which always draws my eyes if they call it their specialty you are pretty much guaranteed some delicious food! Tuscany was probably one of my favorite food places that I've been to overall, everywhere we went to the food was amazing and, being in wine country and all, the wine was exellent!
Ciao for now!
Veni. Vidi. Mangia.
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