"If somebody ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta never talk to them again. You don't need that negativity in your life."

Characterizing this Savory Polenta as Italian peasant food has dramatically changed over the years. The simplicity and versatility of this Northern Italian staple now graces the menus of many fine dining establishments.

The history of polenta expresses the history of the Italian people. It is a very ancient dish that was once made with grains or chickpeas before the introduction of corn in the late 1700's. Even though bread was widely available in Ancient Rome, polenta was still widely consumed in either a soft creamy form............. Read More

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