In America, shopping for food is fairly simple. One can travel to the grocery
store once every two weeks to stock up on provisions. In Italy, just figuring
out which cheeses to purchase at the local market can be a daunting task.
Living in the capital of Tuscany calls for a certain understanding of Italian
food, especially in regard to which wines complement which cheeses. In Italy,
most dishes involve this typology of food as seen in their prime pasta dishes,
sandwiches and famous pizza.
Cheese, a staple food of ancient Rome, was served at most meals enhanced by
garlic, salt, fish or eggs. During the Middle Ages, the popularity of cheese
greatly increased production.
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