Very good feed, but only if you're in a city which has diverse shops. I now live in a small town on the Eastern Cape coast. It's a lovely place but there's essentially 2 supermarkets, one small Pick,'n'Pay, plus a large Superspar. There is a limitation on what they stock. SS is best, they stock a bigger variety but. their pasta is basic dried.
Thank you. Yes, I can see that being a challenge. Part of why I tend to prefer mid-sized cities over small towns. There are pros for the right person but lack of available products and services tend to bug me.
I so miss the variety of pasta I could buy in Italy, especially the fresh ones, and at a crazy cheap price in comparison to what I can get in Australia!
I'm listening to this while making fusilli I bought because it's whole wheat. Had to stop and check the package. Trafilata al bronzo. Now I know why it holds sauce so well.
This took me back. When I was a kid we'd go to my grandparents' pasta closet and us kids would fight it out to select the type of pasta. If we couldn't agree we'd have to bring our arguments to the grownups. 💛
So be it. I just live in the best place now. The sun shines most days. The small winter isn't hard. I boogie board with Kowie Granny Grommets most Fridays early am on one of our beautiful beaches, in a secure Retirement Village with all amenities. I've lived in the area 26 years and better off than living in my birth country UK. Look, I found loose Earl Grey tea in Spar last Nov. Bought several packets at a price, it's fine!!!
Really useful guide, grazie Antonio. Its better in London now but it used to be hard to get hold of any shapes other than spaghetti, fusilli and farfalle.
Thanks.
Very good feed, but only if you're in a city which has diverse shops. I now live in a small town on the Eastern Cape coast. It's a lovely place but there's essentially 2 supermarkets, one small Pick,'n'Pay, plus a large Superspar. There is a limitation on what they stock. SS is best, they stock a bigger variety but. their pasta is basic dried.
Purchase on line and have it shipped. www.supermarketitaly.com has a variety of different options.
Thank you. Yes, I can see that being a challenge. Part of why I tend to prefer mid-sized cities over small towns. There are pros for the right person but lack of available products and services tend to bug me.
Recently, I have been using Poiatti, which contains 100% Sicilian grains. It's a terrific daily use pasta and I have no complaints so far.
Great information!
I so miss the variety of pasta I could buy in Italy, especially the fresh ones, and at a crazy cheap price in comparison to what I can get in Australia!
Just sent this to my family. Great article!
I'm listening to this while making fusilli I bought because it's whole wheat. Had to stop and check the package. Trafilata al bronzo. Now I know why it holds sauce so well.
Thanks, Antonio!
This took me back. When I was a kid we'd go to my grandparents' pasta closet and us kids would fight it out to select the type of pasta. If we couldn't agree we'd have to bring our arguments to the grownups. 💛
So be it. I just live in the best place now. The sun shines most days. The small winter isn't hard. I boogie board with Kowie Granny Grommets most Fridays early am on one of our beautiful beaches, in a secure Retirement Village with all amenities. I've lived in the area 26 years and better off than living in my birth country UK. Look, I found loose Earl Grey tea in Spar last Nov. Bought several packets at a price, it's fine!!!
Excellent guide!
Thank you very much, Francine.
I’m still testing and learning myself. My cousin works for Barilla in Italy and he swears by Molisana because the water there is better!
Really useful guide, grazie Antonio. Its better in London now but it used to be hard to get hold of any shapes other than spaghetti, fusilli and farfalle.
My pleasure, FG. And grazie mille. It’s hard in small town Canada too. Thankfully Italian delis help.
Thank you for sharing. It's greatly appreciated