So now you are aware of the general climate and geography of Sardinia. I'm sure you're wondering: what about the food? Well, depending on the area, different foods are used more often then others. But one thing is for sure, because Sardinia is an island, seafood is often incorporated into many dishes from many regions. Some examples include squid, clams, lobster, octopus, and mussels.
Being separated from the mainland Italian regions, and actually closer to the French island of Corsica towards the north, it would be evident that many other cultures played a role in establishing staple foods. In fact, history and geography can be combined to explain the emergence of many important foods. When the Sardinians were being invaded by conquerors from the coastlines (Sardinia is known to have been invaded by many before joining Italy), they had no choice but to flee to the interior of the island. There they discovered rich pastures. The great fertility inland resulted in their having many cherished foods such as meat, pasta, cheese, and bread.
The pastures also were valuable in that they made great areas to raise animals such as sheep, which are interestingly important not only in important dishes, but they are also a concern for environmental scientists. The land that is needed for the sheep to graze is slowly degrading, and it is important to help it sustain. Because issues have been raised, we can assume that pastures and sheep are important for Sardinian cuisines.
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