My father and I were talking and we were wondering what the italians would have ate before tomatoes, as it seems to be in almost all of their dishes. I know it's kind of a dumb question, but I am curious. Thank you
hi! there have been a few questions about Italian cuisine, so check these out for previous responses
What was Roman/Early Middle Ages food like in Italy?
How different is food preparation/taste 2,000 years ago vs today?
What were some Old World cuisines like before the Columbian Exchange?
How did tomatoes become so important to Italian cooking?
How much culinary knowledge was exchanged between China and Italy esp regarding culinary techniques?
What was Italian food like before they were introduced to the tomato?