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…
What could be more traditionally French than the baguette, that long slender loaf of bread that has become an instantly recognized symbol of France?
In France, it’s a tradition to eat pies and cakes containing little “prizes” in January. This practice can be traced back to Roman times and their winter solstice celebration…
Our wedding anniversary was approaching and when my husband asked what I wanted, I didn’t hesitate, “I want to go truffle hunting!”
What is this amazing food that has protected the city under siege, nourished the population during peacetime and inspired men to go to extraordinary lengths