Craving a Taste of Italy at Home? 4 Must-Have Kitchen Utensils for a Genuine Italian Meal

by Janis on November 2, 2012

This is a guest post by Rachel Foxwell, a student at Iowa State University who completed a summer study program in Europe.

Photo of Spaghetti all’ arrabbiata by Giovanni JL

Craving a Taste of Italy?

Four Must-Have Kitchen Utensils for Creating a Genuine Italian Meal at Home.

Have you been to Italy and experienced the splendor of real Italian food? Or are you just a fan of Italian cuisine?

Here are some gadgets that are guaranteed to make your meal even more authentic (and simpler.)
1. OXO Good Grips 5-Quart Stainless-Steel Colander
Italians always make a lot of pasta, so whether you are cooking for two or 20, you will never regret investing in a large, sturdy colander.

2. Spaghetti fork – Classic Nylon Pasta Server, Black
If you’re like me, you dread the arduous task of dishing pasta. Lucky for us all, spaghetti forks do exist, allowing you to plate the perfect amount of pasta.

3. Winco Self-Cleaning Garlic Press– Italians only use fresh ingredients, so a garlic press is a must-have. This one is even self-cleaning, which makes it even more of a necessity.

4. Wine bottle opener – Metrokane Rabbit Lever Style Corkscrew with Foil Cutter
What Italian meal would be complete without wine? This is a high tech bottle opener with a built-in foil cutter for those of us who haven’t quite mastered the art of classic wine openers.

Where is your favorite place to eat in Italy? What kitchen tool do you have to try to re-create Italian food at home?

Rachel Foxwell is student at Iowa State University majoring in Hospitality Management, emphasizing on Travel and Tourism. She is currently working as a social media intern for VentureTime Travel.

Read more about her travel adventures – including her summer study in Europe – in her Rachel’s Realities blog.

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