The Fascinating Muffuletta Origin: A New Orleans Icon

Muffuletta Origin

How did the muffuletta origin story jump from Palermo’s sesame-seed “muffulettu” to Central Grocery’s legendary sandwich? I traced the timeline through 1906 immigration manifests, French-Quarter archives, and three interviews with …

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Why Chickarina Soup is the Ultimate Comfort Food

Chickarina Soup

Wondering why chickarina soup feels like Italian wedding soup’s little cousin? After simmer-testing three broth-to-pasta ratios, I landed on a version where bite-size chicken meatballs, acini di pepe, and spinach …

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