There is a simple explanation to the title of this post. I'm sure that you've eaten linguini before, but did you ever wonder what it translates to in Italian? Similarly, think about other Italian words that we use on a regular basis.
Linguini - "little tongues"
Spaghetti - "little strings"
Vermicelli - "little worms"
Calzone - "big sock"
Lasagna - actually refers to the cooking pan used to prepare
Biscotti - "twice- cooked"
Starting to see a theme? There is a reason that Italy is known for its food and you can find plenty of it in the US. The language of Italian is everywhere, not just in food, but in music, science, architecture, etc. I've named as many as I can think of, off the top of my head. Feel free to add to the list!
Pistacchio, cappuccino, espresso, latte, calamari, ricotta, salami, tortellini, pasta, pesto, alto, solo, piano, mozzarella, cameo, casino, gelato, parmesan, bologna, 'al dente'...
-Also, ever wonder what the difference between a calzone and a stromboli is?
From my understanding, the main difference is that calzone are typically made with ricotta cheese. Stromboli is technically just a slice of pizza rolled up (this is more so an American tradition)
Can you bring me one of these home please!! Thanks love :)
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