{"id":12157,"date":"2024-01-01T22:59:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T21:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mpec.it\/tips\/oggi-parliamo-di-cibo-e-ricette-in-inglese\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T12:22:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T10:22:34","slug":"lets-talk-about-food-and-cooking-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/advanced-reading-en\/lets-talk-about-food-and-cooking-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Let&#8217;s Talk About Food and Cooking Recipes!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><br>Welcome, culinary enthusiasts, to our delightful session on Food and Cooking Recipes! Today, we&#8217;re going to indulge in the delicious world of gastronomy. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned chef or a curious foodie, this is your platform to share, learn, and discuss everything about cooking. We&#8217;ll dive into favorite recipes, cooking techniques, and the joys of exploring different cuisines. Let\u2019s get ready to spice up our conversation with flavorful discussions and share the secret ingredients of our kitchen adventures!<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0abab5;color:#0abab5\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0abab5;color:#0abab5\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/advanced-reading-en\/lets-talk-about-food-and-cooking-recipes\/#Non_sai_da_dove_iniziare\" >Non sai da dove iniziare?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/advanced-reading-en\/lets-talk-about-food-and-cooking-recipes\/#Not_sure_where_to_start\" >Not sure where to start?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/advanced-reading-en\/lets-talk-about-food-and-cooking-recipes\/#Idioms_with_Food_Words_in_Them_but_With_No_Culinary_Meaning\" >Idioms with Food Words in Them but With No Culinary Meaning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/advanced-reading-en\/lets-talk-about-food-and-cooking-recipes\/#Round_1_Our_Favourites\" >Round  1:  Our Favourites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/advanced-reading-en\/lets-talk-about-food-and-cooking-recipes\/#Round_2_Cooking_Techniques\" >Round 2: Cooking Techniques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/advanced-reading-en\/lets-talk-about-food-and-cooking-recipes\/#10_cooking_techniques\" >10 cooking techniques<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/advanced-reading-en\/lets-talk-about-food-and-cooking-recipes\/#Round_3_Exploring_Cuisines\" >Round 3: Exploring Cuisines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/advanced-reading-en\/lets-talk-about-food-and-cooking-recipes\/#Remember_%E2%80%93_there_is_always_more_Here_is_your_Follow_Up_Video\" >Remember &#8211; there is always more! Here is your Follow Up Video:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Prepared for you by:<\/mark> <\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/method\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/method\/\">My Personal English Coach<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non_sai_da_dove_iniziare\"><\/span>Non sai da dove iniziare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:46% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10939 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bandiera-italiana.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-by-MPEC-Explained-ITALIANO-1.pdf\">Cosa \u00e8 il Conversation Club by MPEC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ottimizza-il-club.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Ottimizza-il-club.pdf\">Come sfruttare la sessione al meglio<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_sure_where_to_start\"><\/span>Not sure where to start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:46% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10941 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/uk-flag.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-by-MPEC-Explained-English-.pdf\">What is the MPEC Conversation Club<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Club-Optimisation.pdf\">How to really benefit from each session<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/en\/contact\/\" style=\"color:#0abab5\">Contattaci per unirti al Club | Contact MPEC to join the Club<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Idioms_with_Food_Words_in_Them_but_With_No_Culinary_Meaning\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0cc2d2\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Idioms with Food Words in Them but With No Culinary Meaning<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full plate \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/strong> &#8211; Having a lot of tasks or responsibilities.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Meaning<\/em>: Often used to describe a busy schedule or many responsibilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;I can&#8217;t take on another project right now; I&#8217;ve got a full plate with the current ones.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Too many cooks in the kitchen \ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf73\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83c\udf73<\/strong> &#8211; Too many people trying to control, influence, or work on something, often resulting in confusion or inefficiency.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Meaning<\/em>: Used when too many people are involved in a task or decision, causing complications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;The project failed because there were too many cooks in the kitchen, each with their own vision.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spice things up \ud83c\udf36\ufe0f<\/strong> &#8211; To add excitement or interest to a situation or activity.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Meaning<\/em>: Used to describe making something more lively, interesting, or exciting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;Let&#8217;s spice things up by adding a creative twist to our traditional marketing strategies.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bite off more than you can chew \ud83c\udf54<\/strong> &#8211; To take on a task that is too big or beyond one&#8217;s ability.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Meaning<\/em>: Used when someone has agreed to do more than they are capable of completing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Example<\/em>: &#8220;He bit off more than he could chew by committing to complete three major projects in one month.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_1_Our_Favourites\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Round  1:  Our Favourites<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;What\u2019s your <strong>go-to<\/strong> recipe when you want to impress someone, and what makes it special?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Is there a family recipe you <strong>cherish<\/strong>? Can you share its story and why it&#8217;s important to you?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Grammar\/Vocabulary Expressions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Signature dish (e.g., &#8220;My signature dish is&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family heirloom (e.g., &#8220;This recipe is a family heirloom&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Culinary skills (e.g., &#8220;I&#8217;ve honed my culinary skills by&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secret ingredient (e.g., &#8220;The secret ingredient in my recipe is&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-1-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cherish<\/strong> = <strong>Meaning<\/strong>: To feel or show great love for something; to value something highly. <strong>Example<\/strong>: &#8220;I cherish the family recipes passed down to me by my grandmother. They are not just instructions for cooking, but a legacy of our family&#8217;s culinary history.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Go-t<\/strong>o = <strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Relied upon or regularly sought out, typically due to being the best or most effective option. <strong>Example<\/strong>: &#8220;In my kitchen, my go-to gadget is the food processor. It&#8217;s versatile and saves me a lot of time when preparing ingredients.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-2-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_2_Cooking_Techniques\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Round 2: Cooking Techniques <\/mark> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;What cooking technique do you find most enjoyable or challenging?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Have you tried any new cooking methods recently? How did it turn out?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Grammar\/Vocabulary Expressions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Baking vs. grilling (e.g., &#8220;I prefer baking over grilling because&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sous-vide cooking (e.g., &#8220;Sous-vide cooking brings out&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experimenting in the kitchen (e.g., &#8220;Experimenting with different spices&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Culinary challenge (e.g., &#8220;A culinary challenge I faced was&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_cooking_techniques\"><\/span>10 cooking techniques<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Baking \ud83e\udd67<\/strong>: Cooking food by dry heat, typically in an oven, often used for bread, pastries, cakes, and pies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boiling \ud83c\udf72<\/strong>: Cooking food in boiling water or other water-based liquids such as stock or milk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Grilling \ud83c\udf56<\/strong>: Cooking food using direct heat from below, often used for meat, fish, and vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frying \ud83c\udf73<\/strong> Cooking food by submerging it in hot oil or fat, often resulting in a crispy outer layer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steaming \u2668\ufe0f<\/strong> : Cooking food with steam, preserving nutrients and texture, often used for vegetables and seafood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saut\u00e9ing \ud83c\udf64<\/strong> : Quickly cooking food at a high temperature in a small amount of oil or butter, often used for vegetables or meat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Poaching \ud83e\udd5a<\/strong> : Cooking food gently in a simmering liquid, often used for eggs, fish, or fruit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roasting \ud83c\udf57<\/strong> : Cooking food, usually meat or vegetables, in an oven with dry heat, often leading to a browned surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Braising \ud83e\udd58<\/strong> : First searing food at a high temperature and then finishing in a covered pot at a lower temperature with some liquid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blanching \ud83e\udd66<\/strong>: Briefly cooking food in boiling water and then immediately placing it in cold water, often used for vegetables to retain color and texture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Round_3_Exploring_Cuisines\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0abab5\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Round 3: Exploring Cuisines<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;What cuisine have you recently explored and what did you learn about its culture?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;If you could master any cuisine, which would it be and why?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Grammar\/Vocabulary Expressions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Global flavours (e.g., &#8220;I enjoy exploring global flavours like&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Culinary journey (e.g., &#8220;My culinary journey through Italian cuisine&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional vs. fusion (e.g., &#8220;I love traditional Japanese dishes, but fusion cuisine is&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flavour profile (e.g., &#8220;The flavour profile of Mediterranean food is&#8230;&#8221;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mpec.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Conversation-Club-part-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10819\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/spilch\/meet-suzanne-for-35-45-min?month=2023-03\" style=\"background-color:#0abab5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Want to Join the Club? Get in Touch Today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remember_%E2%80%93_there_is_always_more_Here_is_your_Follow_Up_Video\"><\/span>Remember &#8211; there is always more! 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