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sfizierie di frittini

English translation: a platter/spread of (deep) fried delicacies

14:51 May 12, 2007
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Cooking / Culinary
Italian term or phrase: sfizierie di frittini
"Tra gli antipasti possiamo offrirvi delle simpatiche ***sfizierie di frittini***, affettati misti o una più raffinata sautè di frutti di mare."

Gli italiani devono manifestare la loro creatività linguistica anche quando devono descrivere un menu !!!

This reminds me of a song by Mina where she affects the voice and manners of a posh woman and sings

"ma che bontà, ma che bontà,
ma che cos'è questa robina qua,
ma che bontà, ma che bontà,
ma che gustino questa roba qua,
Barolo delle Langhe?
No?
Aleatico dell'Elba?
No?
Ma che cosa sarà mai questa robina qua.
Ma perché, come mai, ma perché,
in gelateria non ci entro mai,
eh?
Mmm che cioccolato,
dammi il cucchiaino,
fai assaggiare un pochettino,
ma che bontà, ma che bontà,
ma che cos'è questa robina qua,
ma che bontà, ma che bontà,
ma che gustino questa roba qua,
ma che bontà, ma che bontà,
ma che cos'è questa robina qua,
ma che bontà, ma che bontà,
ma che gustino questa roba qua,
Cioccolato svizzero?
No?
Cacao della Bolivia?
No?
Ma che cosa sarà mai questa robina qua.
.............. !?!?

Try to guess the word :-)))
Umberto Cassano
Italy
Local time: 18:22
English translation:a platter/spread of (deep) fried delicacies
Explanation:
yum!

all available as platter or as sandwich in pita. Prices: Sandwich $3, Platter ... But what really draws the crowds, though, are the deep fried delicacies. ...
www.kapshow.com/pushcartnyc/archives/2006/02/index.htm

Try a variety of deep fried delicacies including crispy and delicious appetizers, breakfast, side dishes, main dishes, and dessert! ...www.amazon.com/DVO-Enterprises-94-Cookn-Fried/dp/B0009JKGQA - 104k -

Tourists are even starting to ask for special packaging from stall-holders so they can take the deep-fried delicacies home with them to the United States, ...
findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0WDP/is_2004_June_21/ai_n6267372 - 32k -



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Shera Lyn Parpia
Italy
Local time: 18:22
Grading comment
Grazie Shera Lyn !
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +4a platter/spread of (deep) fried delicacies
Shera Lyn Parpia
3 +1(deep-)fried taste treats
Nicole Johnson
3 +1a selection of (deep-) fried treats/morsels
Ivana UK
3tasty fritters/fried bites
Raffaella Panigada
3Whimsical fried bites
Giovanni Pizzati (X)
3a dash of fried delicacies
James (Jim) Davis


  

Answers


37 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
(deep-)fried taste treats


Explanation:
Here's a suggestion.

We often use "taste treat" to describe something that is particularly "goloso" in English (although the example I've referenced below could be considered "goloso" by some or simply disgusting by others--it's a deep-fried Snickers candy bar! I'm getting a stomach-ache just thinking about it.)

P.S. my guess on the Mina song is Nutella...now you guess how many calories there are in a deep-fried Snickers bar!

Example sentence(s):
  • The deep-fried candy bars are the newest taste treats at this year's State Fair

    Reference: http://www.sptimes.com/2002/02/13/Taste/Extreme_fair_food.sh...
Nicole Johnson
Italy
Local time: 18:22
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Judy Almodovar
10 hrs
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51 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
tasty fritters/fried bites


Explanation:
I don't expect "yummy" would fit in here, would it? Maybe savoury?

And I won't reveal what Mina is referring to, but I do know!

Raffaella Panigada
Switzerland
Local time: 18:22
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 24
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +4
a platter/spread of (deep) fried delicacies


Explanation:
yum!

all available as platter or as sandwich in pita. Prices: Sandwich $3, Platter ... But what really draws the crowds, though, are the deep fried delicacies. ...
www.kapshow.com/pushcartnyc/archives/2006/02/index.htm

Try a variety of deep fried delicacies including crispy and delicious appetizers, breakfast, side dishes, main dishes, and dessert! ...www.amazon.com/DVO-Enterprises-94-Cookn-Fried/dp/B0009JKGQA - 104k -

Tourists are even starting to ask for special packaging from stall-holders so they can take the deep-fried delicacies home with them to the United States, ...
findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0WDP/is_2004_June_21/ai_n6267372 - 32k -





Shera Lyn Parpia
Italy
Local time: 18:22
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 102
Grading comment
Grazie Shera Lyn !

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Rachel Fell: yum indeed!
46 mins
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agree  potra: Yes, to 'an assortment of fried delicacies'
7 hrs
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agree  Costanza T.
16 hrs
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agree  Nicole Johnson: Very nice.
1 day 1 hr
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Whimsical fried bites


Explanation:
Da webster, beh, qui è questione di fantasia, più che di capacità traduttiva.

Giovanni Pizzati (X)
Italy
Local time: 18:22
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 4
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12 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
a dash of fried delicacies


Explanation:
It has alliteration !

James (Jim) Davis
Seychelles
Local time: 20:22
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 27
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19 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
a selection of (deep-) fried treats/morsels


Explanation:
The menu is utterly, totally, Roman, running from trippa alla romana (... start with fritti; little deep-fried morsels of courgette flowers, artichoke, ...

http://www.enjoyment.independent.co.uk/food_and_drink/review...

... Deep Fried Morsels... a perfect appetizer! Soups & Salads. Home Made ...

http://www.holmesteadrestaurant.com/menu.htm

Deep-fried treats include mini spring rolls and Wu Gok, a type of taro turnover. ...

http://www.chinesefood.about.com/od/diningout/p/dim_sum.htm



Ivana UK
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:22
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 50

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Nicole Johnson: I like morsels (they remind me of Nestlè Toll House Chocolate Chips!).
6 hrs
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