Prolly no French dressing across Monaco's other border, either. Does
make one wonder where some of the names come from.

sd

In article >,
"Steve & Chris Clark" > wrote:

> perhaps it's the spice combination and Italian is actually oil and vinegar.
> although Thousand Island makes you think
>
> "PastaLover" > wrote in message
> news:PRLmf.2739$Ev.2314@fed1read06...
> > Steve & Chris Clark wrote:
> > > Anyone have a good home made Italian Dressing?
> > > My husband loves the Kraft version and I buy the fat free one.....
> > > anyone have a good recipe (not fat free)....
> > > it's the spice combo that's great!
> > > Thanks
> > > Chris
> > >
> > >
> >
> > I don't have a recipe, so forgive me for butting in here. Not to
> > distract from your question (which is why I changed the subject line),
> > but I'm wondering is Italian Dressing actually Italian?
> >
> > I've never been to Italy, but I have been to Monaco, which is right next
> > door and culinarily speaking, borrows a lot from Italy. I've never seen
> > Italian Dressing served there. Salads were usually just oil and vinegar.
> >
> > Anyone know if this type of dressing actually originates in Italy, or is
> > it really from somewhere else?