Since our cuisine consists of mostly southern dishes from the Campania region in Italy we figured a little history lesson was in order. 

 

Don't worry Pictures included =)

Campania is a region celebrated for its climate, the fertility of the lands and the astonishingly beautiful landscapes. The territory is mostly gentle hills, however there a few parts such as the Matese mountains (a chain of mountains in central Italy) that have more of a rugged terrain of the Irpinia area.

 

 

The Territory

Located on the Gulf of Naples is the mighty Vesuvius Volcano, it is one of the very few still active volcanoes in Europe. World Famous for high cliffs, sandy bays, grottoes and islands lies the two beautiful gulfs of Naples and Salerno with the Amalfi coast, separated by the Sorrento peninsula.

Each view an enchanting postcard picture, and such a great experience for the senses, the feel of the air, the odors of the pine trees, lemons and oranges, that the ancients rightly called this region "felix ager", A HAPPY LAND.

 

 

Population

The population, over 5,700,000 inhabitants, in 551 municipalities, is concentrated around Naples and Salerno, while the mountainous area is very low populated. Agriculture is mostly intensive, cattle raising and fishing are declining, industries are mostly concentrated in the Neapolitan area, and crafts based on coral and ceramics are still quite important. But the greatest resource is probably tourism, since Naples, Capri, Sorrento, Pompei, Paestum, Positano, Amalfi, Caserta and its Royal Palace - just to mention a very few - are world-famous destinations.