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Bread Dipping in oil was originally considered more of an Italian custom than regular restaurant fare. As “eating out” became the norm, “ signature breads” became a rage with examples such as hot cross buns to Red Lobster biscuits. As it turns out dipping bread in olive oil violates the Italian Food Rule. Over the last 100 years the custom of bread dipping in olive oil, balsamic vinegar and herbs has developed right here as an American custom not held and coveted by any ethnic group but practiced by most gourmet restaurants in every region of the land. Dipping bread in Olive Oil and balsamic vinegar became an American tradition. It didn’t take long to transition into a threesome by adding herbs and spices. To complete this gourmet appetizer, bread dipping dishes were developed to highlight this accoutrement. Although parts of this appetizer may have originating from Tuscany, this culinary delight is a world presentation now, with many nations claiming the origin. In any

Bread Dipping as an appetizer or companion to the meal can be a gourmet delight. When preparing for parties, consider serving Italian bread dipping as an appetizer. Present your selection of dipping sauces with a variety of bread and fresh vegetables and let your guests enjoy. As hors d’oeuvres the bread dipping dish is an excellent choice. Or, if the occasion is more formal and you are having guests to dinner you can use your dipping sauces for all the savory elements of your meal, and you might treat your meat to a dipping sauce marinade. You can set out as many dipping sauces as you like for your guests to try. A novel idea you might like to try is to invite guests to bring a dipping sauce that each of them has created so that everyone has a chance to try a different recipe. As long as you always have a good quality bottle of extra virgin olive oil you can create any bread dipping sauces that you like. But remember, if you are planning to make bread dipping sauces, to ma