According to legend, tortellini was created when a war brought a goddess to earth, then her belly button inspired the pasta’s shape…

Margo Lestz – The Curious Rambler
Bringing History to Life
According to legend, tortellini was created when a war brought a goddess to earth, then her belly button inspired the pasta’s shape…
Two Italian love stories inspire those with troubles in the romance department to pour out their hearts in letters to the ladies involved…
Two Florentine curiosities worth looking for…
In Florence’s New Market (the same one where the bronze pig resides) you can find leather good and all kinds of souvenirs. But be careful about going there if you have any outstanding bills. This is where people were once punished for failing to settle their debts.
When I was in Florence, I lived in Dante Alighieri’s neighborhood. For those of you who might be a little rusty on your Italian poetic
You might be surprised to know that inside the medieval Palazzo Vecchio, the town hall (and museum) of Florence that there are 100 sailing tortoises