The Italian Cooking & Food Masterclass by Prof. Daverio has come to end. Today we are publishing the last video lesson number 10. The focus is on one of the most appreciated and versatile food, the Potato.
What are the origins of the potato? Following the discovery of America, some Spanish monks began to grow and eat the plant, but the result was negative, as you can imagine. The potato was declared diabolical, so its properties were discovered a little later.
Later, the potato was first used to make vodka. Then, it came the frying technique bringing the pommes frites, the mythical French fries. Follow Professor Philippe Daverio to discover the history of the potato and some curiosities about its future—will the potato reach Mars?
The Italian Stories are now finished. You can find all the 10 video of The Italian Cooking & Food Masterclass by Prof. Daverio on our website, so do not hesitate to search for the free video lessons! Buon appetito!