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Ciabatta - a simple bread with an exciting story.
But what is it?
Photo: baibaz / IMAGO
Our society and map are closely linked to dishes, ingredients and recipes - entire empires were built in order to snag a few (now considered boring) spices.
From the Stone Age to the present day: What and how we eat is culture, identity and tradition rolled into one.
This column is therefore often about the history of a recipe.
A simple lunch hides a surprising number of exciting facts.
How well do you know food, its names and history?
Take the quiz and find out!
Among all participants we are giving away 20 copies of the cookbook »Gar es ohne Bares«.