| Reflecting the country's diverse cultural history | | | | of the most popular Valentine's Day preparations, |
| and traditional heritage, Italian cuisines are some | | | | popular not only in Italy but also in many other |
| of the most famous dishes appreciated all over | | | | countries. Prepared with cake mix, ricotta cheese, |
| the world today. From everyday preparations | | | | eggs, sugar and vanilla essence, the Italian |
| made in exotic Italian style to special recipes for | | | | lovecake is one of the most special treats you |
| special occasions, Italy offers the world a wide | | | | can give your sweetheart on Valentine's Day. The |
| variety of cuisines. While a traditional Italian menu | | | | topping of this delicious cake is usually prepared |
| comprises of some main items like antipasto, | | | | with chocolate pudding, milk and whipped cream. |
| primo, secondo, contomo, dolce, caffe and liquors, | | | | Along with special Italian pastries, items like Italian |
| in celebration of special occasions and holidays, | | | | wine and traditional Italian pizzas (prepared in |
| Italians have their exclusive range of culinary | | | | shape of a heart) are some other preparations |
| preparations. Events like La Festa di San Giuseppe, | | | | from this land that form some of the world's |
| Christmas and Valentine's Day are celebrated in | | | | favorite Valentine's Day treat today. So try |
| Italy with special preparations like Zeppelin (a | | | | preparing some authentic Italian dishes this |
| Sicilian pastry), preparations made with fava bean | | | | Valentine for your beloved or go for an |
| and seafood preparations. | | | | Italian-styled celebration in a famous Italian |
| As in various other parts of the world, in Italy | | | | restaurant. Once you try out some exclusive |
| also Valentine's Day is celebrated with different | | | | Italian preparations, you can rest assured the |
| types of cakes, pastries and special dessert | | | | experience will be one that you will remember for |
| preparations. The Italian Love Cake is today one | | | | a lifetime. |