Above all, Calabrian cuisine is simple. Traditional kitchens are stocked with fresh pastas, a wide variety of produce, olive oil, and homemade sausages. And, thanks to a Southern Italian invention called the frittata, nothing goes to waste. The frittata can be compared to the omelet, and is a popular way of turning last night's leftovers into today's delicious brunch. Calabria may be the least-known of Italy's regions, but in a way it is the most authentically Italian.
Travelers looking for the real Italy can find themselves in no better spot.