I've often spoken about the fact that I'm not the biggest fan of Italian food. If I'm truthful, part of it may be a reaction against the obsession for it here. I wonder what the Italians think about the North American love affair with their cuisine? Do they love North American food equally? Somehow I don't think so. Jamie Oliver's Italian adventure TV show was a bit more honest about Italian food in that pragmatic British way. Instead of just literally passing out with orgasmic joy and exhorting the virtue of everything he tasted, he presented a more complete picture, also highlighting the downfalls and faults of the Italian attitude to food, commenting specifically on their refusal to try, (and even expressing their disgust) at anything that wasn't their Nonna's recipe. It was refreshing to watch and a welcome change from the endless descriptions of just how gooood the gelato, the pizza and the pasta is, complete with host rolling their eyes with pleasure and pronouncing everything in a fake Italian accent. More pahsta please.
