A gala reception at the residence of the Italian Ambassador Carlo Baldocci concluded the sixth edition of the Italian Cuisine in the world Week in Kuwait, on Sunday 28 November, which opened in the Kuwait TV studios the previous Sunday.
With the collaboration of “Riccardo Restaurant” of Sheraton Kuwait – the oldest Italian restaurant in Kuwait and his team, led by Executive Chef Simone Murru – over 150 people including representatives of the diplomatic community and Kuwaiti civil society attended at the event.
During the evening, the book “An Italian Food Journey, 50 iconic dishes and products of excellence” created by the Embassy of Italy in Kuwait, in collaboration with ItaliaSquisita, was presented and offered to guests. It is a journey through the whole of Italy in 50 recipes, dedicated by as many Chefs from each of the most recognized and appreciated locations visited.
Ambassador Baldocci specified in this regard that this book – dedicated to those who love Italy in Kuwait – is not only a recipe manual, but also a “travel companion” for the next visit to Italy from Kuwait.
The Italian cuisine week in Kuwait was also characterized by a series of events promoting Italian food products. The Kuwaiti public is in fact increasingly attracted to Italian cuisine and Italian products. Statistics show that retail sales of Italian food products have increased here by around 25% over the past two years.
Today, the Italian restaurants in Kuwait provide more and more choices for take-away and the distributors are adding new Italian products to the market, while more and more Kuwaitis are experimenting with Italian dishes at home.
“Tradition and perspectives of Italian cuisine: awareness and enhancement of food sustainability” was the main theme of the 2021 edition of the Week, which combines the promotion of Italian agricultural and food products with the enhancement of the Mediterranean Diet as a healthy and sustainable model of nutrition and lifestyle.
Also on the occasion of the Italian Cuisine Week, the Embassy of Italy signed a first agreement for the launch of a “Food Academy” which will organize Italian cooking classes and workshops, as well as specialized seminars on nutrition and characteristics of Italian agricultural and food products.