Local Foods in Italy: Le Marche Region
Enjoying Italian food is the best way to discover the history and geography of our country.
The history and geography of our country is very fragmented and the various foods in Italy reflect perfectly this diversification.If one looks at it closely, the art of cooking and preparing food is a concentrate of local history and culture. Typical food products come from nature rhythms and historical contingencies. Lately there has been in our country a renewed interest for Italy food culture and our culinary legacy. Le Marche region has a strong rural tradition and its food has been shaped by centuries of symbiosis between man and nature. Freshness and seasonality are the staple ingredients of Italian food. Le Marche cuisine in particular is simple and hearty, based on the best ingredients from land and sea. These below are some of the typical products that reflect the culture and history of Le Marche region.
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Prosciutto di Carpegna (Carpegna Ham)
Mosciolo di Portonovo (Portonovo Mussels)
Cicerchia di Serra de' Conti: an unusual bean
Maccheroncini di Capofilone: a typical pasta
Italian spieces and herbs: wild fennel
Olive oil from Le Marche
Formaggio di Fossa (Cellar Cheese)
Acqualagna Truffles
Ciauscolo (Soft Salami)
Favorite Italian snacks
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