25 Forgotten Italian Kitchen Tricks That Only Poor Families Knew

Everything in this video, written down — www.lacucinavera.com Nothing was considered worthless simply because it was no longer perfect. Poor Italian kitchens survived by making every ingredient do more than one job. Stale bread became breadcrumbs or soup, cheese rinds flavored the pot, pasta water finished sauces, and yesterday's dinner became the beginning of tomorrow's meal. These habits were born from necessity, but many of them still make better food today. The short of it: look twice before throwing good food away, reuse flavor where it is safe, and transform leftovers instead of simply reheating them. Never save spoiled food. Which of these did your own family use? Tell me your province, state, and where your family came from. I read every one. Next time: the Italian pantry foods people throw away far too early. La Cucina Vera — 79 pages, $14.95, with a 7-day money-back guarantee. www.lacucinavera.com