One of the most common stereotypes about Italians is their superstition. Well, there is always a kernel of truth. Let us tell you about this one. Eating lentils on New Year’s Eve is a widespread tradition throughout Italy. Already ancient Romans used to eat them on the first day of the New Year as a… Continue reading Lentils on New Year’s Eve
Category: Culinary Oddities
Pizza
Both young and old people all over the world enjoy pizza. So much that it received the UNESCO World Heritage Status. But did you know that pizza actually has ancient origins? Well… not exactly pizza, let’s say an ancestor of it. Just think that prehistoric peoples prepared a simpler, more rudimentary version of this dish.… Continue reading Pizza