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The earliest reference to pasta is from Greece around 1,000 BC, where it was a staple food. The Greeks called it laganon, a flat pasta sheet cut into irregular strips.The Etruscans, who came before the Romans, created their own version of pasta around 1000 BC. Archeological evidence of pasta has been found in the Etruscan civilization. Did you know pasta originated in Ancient Greece?

Chef "Boyardee" has long been an iconic part of American mealtimes. Did you know the company and founder, Chef Hector Boiardi engaged with American troops in battle overseas, and supplied the comforts of home were much appreciated. Chef "Boyardee" meals were an essential part of soldiers' rations during the war. In 1946 employees gathered for a celebration in Milton as Hector Boiardi was awarded The Gold Star, one of the highest honors a civilian can receive, in honor of the company's wartime efforts. Were you aware Chef Hector Boiardi, played an important role in the country's World War II efforts?

The Origin of Noodles; In 2005, archaeologists discovered an earthenware bowl containing 4,000-year-old noodles at the Lajia archaeological site in China. The noodles were identified as millet noodles, similar to the type of Chinese noodle called lamian. However, the origins of noodles are debated. Some theories suggest that noodles were first made in the Middle East and brought to Italy by the Arabs. Others credit the Italians with popularizing noodles in Europe and spreading them around the world. Noodles have been a staple food in many parts of the world for at least 2,000 years. In China, noodles are a type of cereal food and a major source of energy. The Chinese word for noodles is mian or mien. Are noodles a regular part of your diet?

There are many varieties of Asian noodles. These noodles are made of different ingredients: wheat, mung bean starch paste, buckwheat, rice, and yam starch. They may be boiled, stir fried and dried. They can be served hot, cold, in soups and salads. Have you eaten or do you eat....?