[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Every country I've ever been in, from one region to the next, the folks from a different region will tell you, "oh, they don't make it properly here". All the great cuisines of the world started off as peasant food, with herbs, spices and sauces to make plain, or even lousy/questionable
food more palatable.
As for brick ovens and grilling over open flame, that is all Peasants had to cook on or in. Fresh fruits and veggies, often wild, were all that was available. Escargot, snails! Peasants so desperate for food tried to hide and flavor snails so they could swallow it. Amazing what butter and garlic can do. No kings chef would have dared serve the monarch snails. Heads would roll.
So, you can stop looking down your nose at those of us who like good food from all countries, regions, and all strata of society. 🤗

Just for clarity, since you brought it up as a favorite....what country, region, strata or peasant inspired Olive Garden? You were doing so good before you dropped that crumb!