It is said that Italians live the longest because of their food and life style!

For Italians, food has been an integral part of their heritage and culture since the 4^th century BC. For them cooking is an art in which they take a lot of pride. It’s a way of life, a life style through which their friends and families are bonded indelibly together.

Italian food is simple and yet very vibrant. The main characteristic of Italian cooking is its healthy balance, the excellent basic ingredients being simply cooked and retaining their original goodness and freshness. Simple and yet with such a variety of flavors and rich inventiveness in preparation, that even the most demanding gourmet is delighted. Traditional Italian meals have five courses and may last one or two hours or even longer. A full meal usually consists of an appetizer, first course and a second course with a side dish. Their main meal is at midday and are generally big such as a pasta or antipasto (appetizer) followed by the main course.