"notbob" > wrote in message
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> No, really. I get the impression Italians are totally dedicated to
> their own cuisine. You never hear of Italian fusion. I think
> Americans would eat Eskimo if they could get it. But, Italians....
>
> nb ...too many beers

I was raised in a household with an Italian father, so I can say we
definitely had a mediterranean diet and I've carried its influence in an
ongoing way (including having Campari and Frenet Branca around). I regularly
eat really simple rustic fare, like seared or grilled meat, lightly cooked
veggies, pasta, and things cooked on top of the stove. But I live in San
Francisco so I also love Asian food. I have most of the Asian
staple/condiments like sesame oil, fish sauce, chili sauce, etc and will
just as often marinate something with a little fish or soy sauce as with
some kind of herbed vinagrette or lemon. If I was on a deserted island
though? I'd probably choose pizza over dim sum.