The History of Pasta

The History of Pasta

Archaeologists believe that the earliest noodles were made about 7,000 years ago in central Asia. As trade routes opened, the dish was slowly imported westward, likely via Arabic nomads and merchants. In the Mediterranean, the process of making noodles was refined,...
Tradition Reborn

Tradition Reborn

Rooted at home, Scarpa’s Italian gains national recognition photography by Jason Stephens Scarpa’s Italian, owned by Glenn and Ashley Scarpa, has deep Lakeland roots. Recently, I sat down with Ashley to learn a little about the past, present, and future of the...
From Flour to Bowl

From Flour to Bowl

Adventures in pasta making Story by Logan Crumpton and Philip Pietri • Photography by Philip & Jessica Pietri It’s an intriguing proposition: to master a skill that many consider an art form. Pasta is one of the most universal foods there is; it’s extraordinary...