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Bruschetta - wonderful flavours that burst in your mouth

I love Italian food. And why is that???? well...it is the fact that simple ingredients are used to create beautiful and colourful dishes that are super delicious. And one such dish is the Bruschetta! Now firstly.....how do you pronounce this, by the way?  Broo-shett-ah?  Broo-skeett-ah?  Broos-chetta? Well it's actually Broo-skett-ah.  You could google it and listen to the pronunciation....that'll be more clearer.  Bruschetta is an antipasto (starter dish) from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. Variations may include toppings of tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, or cheese. It is usually served as a snack or appetiser.  The history of the bruschetta dates back to the Etruscan age: while occupying the land between Rome and Tuscany, they began dressing the local, salt-less bread (best when it’s a day old and a little bit stale) and baking slices in ovens.  Before placing it in the oven, tra