On the whole, Italy is a small country. In order to add a bit of perspective, consider this: The whole of Italy is actually less than half the size of the state of Texas in the United States. However, as small as it may be on a geographic scale, Italy is a country with a long, respected, and resilient history. Between 476 AD (the fall of the Roman Empire) and 1861 (the year it was finally unified as one), Italy was made up of independent regions, republics, and city states that were … [Read more...] about How To Cook Italian Food: Delicious Authentic Recipes From Each Region of Italy By Kat Boletto by Kat Boletto