Beginning of Southern Cuisine

As we begin our last regional study of Italy, I begin to realize that even though we have spent over 7 weeks in Italy, we still have not even gotten close to understanding true Italian culture and food. Yes, we have studied and cooked food from several different regions, but just a select few of dishes that Chef Odette has chosen from her arsenal of recipes. To truly understand their culture, one must immerse themselves, being open for whatever is thrown at you, yet able to determine if it is truly good hospitality or just being ripped off. To truly understand their culture, you must keep in mind that in the states, we are so damn drawn to fast, fast cars, fast food, fast service etc.; we are so brainwashed  that we are blinded by the truth, that while we call ourselves the greatest, we are far from great. Yes, I come from the middle of the US, and was born and raised in the states, but coming to Italy and studying their culture was truly life changing. Everything here is done with a passion, everything in the states is done for the money and fame. While, working for money and fame is not a bad thing, when that conflicts the passion that you have for something, then who is truly wrong in that situation? Sorry for the rant, just want to fill you in on the transfer to southern cuisine, please enjoy my blog and thank you for reading it!
Buona Giornata/Serrata,
Logan Alabach