<TheGolfersWife> wrote in message
...
>I have just received a copy of Giada de Lorentis book Everyday Italian
> which I won in an internet contest! It is lovely, but I as it is
> American and I am in New Zealand I would like some help with
> translating ingredients.
>
> Are red pepper flakes from what we call capsicums and you term bell
> peppers?
>
> I have both red pepper flakes and chilli pepper flakes in my pantry.
>
> We do not have any sort of store-bought dough for making breadsticks
> so far as I know. Another Kiwi may be able to help me here.
>
> What type of cheese is fontini please? What would be a good
> substitute (if any)?
>
> I look forward to finding these things out!
>
> The Golfer's Wife
>
> "For as many men, there are as many opinions." - Seneca
Try this:
http://www.foodsubs.com/SpiceHisp.html