I sostantivi italiani più comuni – Cibo e cucina

Sometimes I add honey. Then the taste becomes sweeter, but it is not too sweet. If I have an egg at home, I make it in a few minutes. It gives me energy. When I want something salty, I add a bit of cheese. Then breakfast changes completely.

When I cook for friends, I always look for a special touch. I use a bit of cream to make the sauce softer, but I do not put in too much. I taste it and then add salt carefully, because it is easy to do too much.

If the dish is too plain, I add a drop of vinegar or a little oil, and the effect is immediate. In the end I bring it to the table and watch faces: if they smile, I know I did well. And if someone asks for the recipe, I explain it gladly.

After dinner I like a small dessert, but I choose carefully. If I feel like something light, I take a biscuit with tea. When we celebrate, instead, I bring a cake or a homemade dessert. Sometimes a small square of chocolate is enough to end the day well.

If it is hot, I take an ice cream and I eat it slowly. And when I feel like simple sweetness, I put a teaspoon of sugar in the coffee, and that’s it. So food stays a pleasure, not an excess.

On the busiest days I prepare ready meals in advance, so I do not decide everything at the last moment. I cook rice or pasta, I set vegetables aside, and I add a tomato when it is needed. With a bit of oil, salt and vinegar, I can change the taste without making my life hard.

If I am really hungry, I add chicken or fish, and I feel more satisfied. But when I want something quick, I take bread and ham and I make a sandwich. In the end I understand that eating well is not difficult: it only takes a bit of organization.