Corzetti are a very old pasta, documented as early as 13th century, medieval Italy. Origin, Liguria, in northwest Italy. Corzetti pasta is made using an engraved wooden stamp. Some historians believe its name derives from crozetto, a 14th century Genoan coin. Historically, the stamps depicted a family coat of arms or a stylized cross, crosetti, […]
Lorighittas is a Sardinian braided pasta from the town of Morgoniori, province Oristano, on the slopes of Mount Arci in western Sardinia. Traditionally, they are placed on a wicker basket to dry, decoratively arranged like lace doilies. It’s name, according to the Encyclopedia of Pasta, refers to the shape of a long ring known as
Researching the historical significance of a given recipe/dish has always interested me. Recipes that have deep roots (i.e., made in a specific way with specific ingredients based upon what was available at the time in that region). Given the globalized society we live in today, we may take things for granted (guilty as charged). Ingredients that, once
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