The Fascinating History of Truffles: Myths and Modern Fascination with This Luxurious Delicacy

These days, if you read about truffles and their early history, you might come away with the impression that, from Roman times and earlier, they were always considered the most coveted of culinary ingredients, consumed only by kings, emperors, and the social elite. But is that actually the case? Last year, during my trip to Italy, I delved deep into the culinary history of the region, and I discovered some surprising truths. For example, did you know the story of Marco Polo bringing pasta back from the East is a myth? Even more striking for me was learning that the notion of Italian cuisine being rooted in peasant traditions is also a misconception.

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