‘The Bread of Lentini. Journey through tradition, symbolism and sacredness‘ is the new ebook published by Great Italian Food Trade.
Myths and legends, traditions and folklore, memories and sacred rites. The beauty of bread, in the Lentini tradition, is passionately depicted by Renzo Pierpaolo Turco, food technologist and Food blogger.
In the book ‘The Bread of Lentini‘, the Author pours the historical memory of his town, from customs to preparation techniques. Where sourdough and stone ovens, fueled by olive and orange wood, are just some pieces of the delightful mosaic.
‘The concept of “beauty of bread”, and more generally of the golden ears from which it derives, is deeply rooted in all cultures and finds remote origins not only in history but also in a multitude of fascinating legends related to the oldest peoples’. (Renzo Pierpaolo Turco)
The legends of Lentini – in Sicily, near Syracuse – help to understand the meaning of ancient customs remembered in Italy as well as in France. This explains the habit of marking the bread with a cross before putting it in the oven. Why to break the loaf without using a knife. Why food must be kissed in some cases and should not be exposed 'upside down'.
Waste of this food steeped in sacredness cannot be allowed. Leftovers from previous days should rather be dedicated to other preparations, for which some traditional recipes are offered.
The download of ‘The Bread of Lentini’ is free, subject to registration to the Great Italian Food Trade newsletter, with an invitation to make a donation in favor of Intelligent Chair project of Égalité Onlus,
- by bank transfer to
Égalité Onlus
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- or with credit card using the form on the site égalité.org
For those who want a paper copy, the cost will be €5 + €1.90 shipping. The request must be sent to greatitalianfoodtrade@gmail.com.
The Bread of Lentini
Journey through tradition, symbolism, and sacredness
49 pages
Copyright GIFT – Great Italian Food Trade
October 2018
THE AUTHOR
Renzo Pierpaolo Turco
Doctor in Food Science and Technology, specialized in Safety and Quality Management in agri-food supply chains, Secretary of the disciplinary council of the Food Technologists Order of Sicily and Sardinia, Food blogger.
