"In most of Italy, these dumplings are called gnocchi verdi (gnocchi with greens) and ricotta or ravioli gnudi (“nude ravioli,” or ravioli filling without pasta). In Florence, they are called strozzapreti, or “priest stranglers.” The story goes that a gluttonous priest, who loved these dumplings, ate so many of them so fast that he strangled himself by swallowing them whole. True story or not, these are some of my favorite dumplings. Don’t worry, eat slowly and chew them well, and you will be fine."
Didn't see the punchline coming until it was too late. Almost strangled myself in laughter! Also, these comments add to the experience with their own humor and knowledge. Always looking forward to the next comic!
Rotini is more of a corkscrew shape, fusilli is more of a spring shape, and radiatore is more like a column with semicircular grooves all lined up in a row, rather than spiraling all around.
Ok I'm Italian and I've never seen (or eaten) "radiatore"... must investigate! ("cavatappi" are "fusilli"?)
ReplyDeleteStrozzapreti killed me XD
You're not a priest, by any chance? ;)
Delete"In most of Italy, these dumplings are called gnocchi verdi (gnocchi with greens) and ricotta or ravioli gnudi (“nude ravioli,” or ravioli filling without pasta). In Florence, they are called strozzapreti, or “priest stranglers.” The story goes that a gluttonous priest, who loved these dumplings, ate so many of them so fast that he strangled himself by swallowing them whole. True story or not, these are some of my favorite dumplings. Don’t worry, eat slowly and chew them well, and you will be fine."
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Didn't see the punchline coming until it was too late. Almost strangled myself in laughter! Also, these comments add to the experience with their own humor and knowledge. Always looking forward to the next comic!
DeleteThat's nice to hear! :)
DeleteSo what's the difference between radiatore, rotini, and fusilli?? That has always driven me crazy...
ReplyDeleteRotini is more of a corkscrew shape, fusilli is more of a spring shape, and radiatore is more like a column with semicircular grooves all lined up in a row, rather than spiraling all around.
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