The ‘mpacchiuse potatoes: story of an iconic dish in Cosentino
The ‘mpacchiuse potatoes are a symbol of the culinary tradition of Calabria, originating from the province of Cosenza. It is an apparently simple dish, but that contains all the authenticity and peasant wisdom of Calabria. The ‘mpacchiusi potatoes, that in the local dialect means “glued,” they owe their name to the cooking technique that makes […]
Nchiambara Cosentina: A traditional dish steeped in history
A typical dish of Cosenza’s culinary tradition, whose origins date back to ancient times, the nchiambara cosentina was born as a peasant dish, prepared with simple ingredients, easily available in the Calabrian countryside. Simple but tasty ingredients The word “nchiambara” comes from the dialect term “inciambare”, meaning “knead”, a clear reference to the process of […]