The Urban Peasant

Pia Bertucci

OAI: oai:digitalcommons.winthrop.edu:interdisciplinary_conference-1094

One of the most popular buzzwords in Contemporary Italian Food Writing is "cucina povera," meaning "poor" or "peasant" cuisine. Hearkening back to a historical time of scarcity, the Italian cuisine that we celebrate is essentially an elegant simplicity: making the most out of a few, simple ingredients. This concept has valuable lessons for foodways and food systems throughout the world, ranging from issues such as food insecurity in urban communities to tackling food waste.

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