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Italy is known for “Slow Food” by means of local produce, farm raised animals, and eating healthy meals cooked at home. Well, things are a changing, and perhaps not for the better? I’m not sure, you tell me! Minister Luca Zaia of Italy gave the final go ahead for creating the “the McItaly burger,” containing Italian beef, Asiago cheese and artichoke spread. This is to help the thousands of farmers facing the consequences of the worst economic crisis since 1929. McItaly will bring to the Italian farmers three million and 448 thousand Euros (4.8 million) of additional income per month. It will also enable McDonald’s clients to eat a healthy burger and made with ‘Made in Italy’ products. I hope this will convince them to switch their concepts on the crap they serve us in America and choose a healthier and better quality food. Don’t get me wrong. I love a good beef sandwich, but I’m not really sure “I’m lovin it.”

The first McDonalds to try this “McStereotypical idea” was in Rome’s historic center near the Spanish Steps. Every burger will bear the highly coveted seal “Under the patronage of the Ministry of agriculture and Forestry”  The Opposition Democratic Party was none too happy about a government endorsement that is usually seen on museum exhibits and cultural initiatives is now being slapped on a cardboard piece of crap.

I don’t think that this program is going to stop at Italy. Be on the lookout for the new “McChina burger,” with two all beef eggrolls special sauce, lettuce, cheese served on a sesame seed wonton. You think a corporation that rakes in billions of dollars every year can come up with something a little more creative than the “McItaly burger.” Creative or not, the new burger in the first week sold over 100,000 and Zaia says they aren’t stopping there. Soon to be readily available in the 392 Italian restaurants is a new burger featuring smoked bacon and grilled onions, as well as an “all-Italian ingredient salad.”

Tags: Farms, McDonalds. Italy, McItaly Burger, Rome, Slow Food