Around the world, women cook more meals per week than men — but Italy, already globally recognized for its cuisine, men are bucking that trend. It's the only nation in the world where men outcook the women. Cooking is a huge part of culture and family life in the European nation. Dinner rarely comes from a drive-thru or a box, with residents of the nation preferring freshly-made meals.
"I started cooking when I was a kid," said electrical engineer Ilario Tito."I learned from my grandmother, from my grandfather, to cook, also to shop (for) good food. And I like to eat." Sociologist Emiliana De Blasio, of Rome's LUISS University, told CBS Saturday Morning that for Italians, time spent cooking is akin to "religion." It also provides a way for families and loved ones to gather.
