Happy National Lasagna Day Five Food Finds about Lasagna The plural of lasagna is lasagne. In Italy, the plural form, lasagne, is always used when referring to lasagna. The word lasagna originally referred to the pot in which the dish was cooked rather than the food itself as it does today. In fact, it is believed by some that the word is derived from the Greek word for “chamber pot” (lasanon). Lasagna is made with either flat noodles or rippled noodles. Rippled noodles are common in southern Italy but rarely used in Northern Italy. Rippled noodles are also popular in the United States. The Forme of Cury, a 14th century cookbook that was the first to be published in England, featured lasagna. Lasagna was called “losyns” in Middle English. Today’s Food History on this day in… 1796 Walter Hunt was born. He invented the first safety pin in 1849, which he called a ‘dress pin.’ 1914 Baron Marcel Bich was born. French inventor of the Bic Pen in 1949. 1974 Mama Cass Elliot (The Mamas and the Papas) died today in London. The rumor that she choked to death on a ham sandwich is not true. She actually died of a heart attack. 1977 Buffalo, New York declared this day ‘Chicken Wing Day’ in honor of the famous Buffalo Chicken Wings, created by Teressa Bellissimo in October, 1964. Buffalo Wings were created by Teressa Bellissimo at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, for her son and some friends for a midnight snack.
Posted on: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 13:23:02 +0000
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