Italy is made up of 20 regions with distinct characteristics; each region makes the same dish in vastly different ways and each one has its proudest specialty. These cooking traditions define people's identities just as much as their dialects and traditional costumes. Local cooking preferences and customs are shaped by geographic, historical and climactic differences.

For example, some regions are landlocked and mountainous, while others hug the sea and are hilly; some regions live under the dazzling Mediterranean sun most of the year and others have cold winters, snow and harsh winds. This has led to a rich diversity in regional Italian cuisine. Celebrate your Italian heritage by preparing dishes from various regions of Italy. 

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Source: http://www.italiantribune.com/