THE ART OF SCARPETTA

Although there is not yet written an origin of when, and at what moment the popular expression of making the "scarpetta" in the ragu began to be used.one of the many reading recreates the time of the renaissance in tuscany, when then in the feasts and banquets of the high class many exquisite dishes of food were served and it was considered contempt or disrespect to the nobles of the high hierarchy to leave remains of food on the plate, then proceeded to fold the pieces of bread and sweep the plate in a creeping way or drag and collect the juice of the food with the slipper or "scarpetta" .On the other hand, another legend can suggest that this custom was brought to Italy from the Middle East, specifically in Syria, where the remains of vegetables that remain on the plates are collected with a bread in the shape of a slipper. This could be vegetables, vegetables from the soup. of lamb.
MIXED OPINIONS ON RULES OF ETIQUETTE. Although at the beginning of the reading it is stated that in ancient times for Italian high society leaving food on the plate was disrespectful and it was justified and considered well seen to do the scarpetta to clean the plateOther studied Italian historians affirm that this act was committed by the poorest people and with low education, specifically in southern Italy, where some collected food scraps left by the rich aristocrats in a pot with pieces of bread.The truth of all this is that such an invention made in italy has all the value and meaning you cannot pick up the remaining ragu on the plate with a fork and eat it with just a spoon it would not be so romantic the best pairing is ragu with a piece of bread ,also Italian food is too delicious and it would be a sin to leave drops on the plate It is unacceptable. SCARPETTA WENT INTERNATIONAL.
As is well known, after the mid-1800s, the migration of Italians expanded throughout the world, first and mostly to the United States, where today it is one of the most influential cultures, and then in the mid-1940s onward to Latin America.In countries mostly like Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Venezuela, certain values, manners and customs were transmitted and the expression "fare la scarpetta" or "A scarpetta din" t u ragu began to be heard.In these countries it is well seen even to do it in a 5-star restaurant and it would not have a problem maybe one or 2 people criticize it or ignore our culture, I have seen it done in Argentina, and as a curiosity in the United States they make the scarpetta and it can come accompanied by a meatball ,amazing.
WHEN I MET THE SCARPETTA
In my childhood, however, I have very few memories of my Italian grandfather, although at home while a person is cooking, one who can be called a fly by the smell always passes by and proceeds to taste a little of the sauce or juice for good pasta while you wait for tests. a little , my dad used to do it too and at the house of my uncles , cousins ​​and friends in general terms on our part the tradition of making the scarpetta before and after the meal never dies.

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