International Day of Italian Cuisines

By JULIETTE ROSSANT Wondering what to eat for dinner tonight? Join the foodie world celebrating the First Annual International Day of Italian Cuisines and make an authentic Pasta alla Carbonara. For one day, everyone who makes, promotes or simply loves Italian food outside of Italy is invited to carry out a small activity to celebrate authenticity and quality in Italian cuisine. Chef Cesare Casella of The Italian Culinary Academy has organized over 130 Italian chefs and restaurateurs in 35 countries from Argentina to Vietnam who belong to itchefs-gvci (Virtual Group of Italian Chefs) who are preparing this quintessential Italian dish. The idea is to confront the growing number of outlets selling phony Italian food (think Olive Garden or Macaroni Grill). Their website proclaims: This simple dish, a pillar of Italian gastronomy, is in fact the symbol of counterfeit Italian cuisine in the world at large. Forgot how to make Pasta Alla Carbonara? Click here for the recipe complete with a list of what not to do. You don't want to cook but want to try one of these authentic restaurants in your area? Click here for a list of participating restaurants. Previous articles: Gina DePalma: Dolce Italiano Lidia's Italy and Cucina of La Marche Mario Batali: Molto Mario Guliano Hazan: How to Cook Italian Technorati Tags: superchefblog, Juliette Rossant, super chef, celebrities, chefs, food, restaurants, cooking, branding, cuisine, blogging, food blogging, Italian Cuisine --> back to Super Chef