Magnifico Curiosity
There will be many events around the United States to celebrate Italians' contributions to the country. On Monday, October 10, there will be the Columbus Day Parade.
Christopher Columbus’ landing in the Americas on October 12, 1492 was a watershed moment for European cuisine. The Italian explorer encountered new people, new cultures, new landscapes, and special types of food that he and his crew had never seen before. They couldn’t even fathom the taste of tomatoes or cocoa beans.