225-Theory and Practice of gnocchi rioplatense Also published, along with delicious recipes, Pasqualino Marchese (who kindly provided the photographs that illustrate this chronicle) in http://pasqualinonet. com.ar / gnocchi_ & _polenta.htm # Cati .
I have no doubt that when reviewing the history of the Argentine customs of the late nineteenth century and earlier this year, the theme of today try to occupy a place of honor. Because the issue of gnocchi, the dumplings, in their various meanings, is part of many households Argentine and I dare say that also Uruguayans, which transmits it to the basis of this review if it is a decidedly River Plate. To my readers in other parts of the gnocchi begin by explaining that, like many other features ours, came "in boats." Its name derives, more precisely, "the Italian gnocchi, Gnocca plural, 'bun' and 'lump' or 'pellet', are within the category of pasta and potatoes are made with semolina and wheat flour (can be corn, nuts, etc.) or cheese ricotta cheese (with or without spinach). A variety well known in the regions of Friuli and Trentino-Alto Adige and called gnocchi di pane is made with bread crumbs. "
"Although typical of Latin cuisine, there are similar dishes prepared in Austria (Salzburger Nockerln), German, Hungarian, Slovenian, Russian, Venezuela and Paraguay."
"This meal of humble origin owes its creation to a conflict and that around 1880, the signori (lords) Italian used to be the owners of the mills where contadini (farmers) grind wheat to make flour Frumento ( wheat) with which they prepared their pastas. But at some point decided the signori rates increase the contadini prices paid to grind wheat. And at the sudden rising wheat flour, Italian peasants successfully underwent a substitute for flour, mashed potatoes, "that many times in this land so fond of cows, is replaced with the tasty ricotta.
So far, the reasons for the creation of the blessed gnocchi, and look better than ever applied the word "blessed" because for us, those soft, soft buns, wrapped in delicious spicy tomato sauce with good basil pesto and walnuts acquire religious features, at least miraculous or magical. All twenty-nine days each month 
many tables in the Rio de la Plata is shared at the family table a steaming source gnocchi, served in dishes under which placed a ticket in order to ensure compliance the old adage that "money calls the money." But ... watch out! because if the multiplier idea moved to another meaning of the word "gnocchi," we would be surrounded by useless drones and parasites. I mean the fact that these payments, certain "public servants" who obtained a position thanks to political patronage and come to her workplace to collect only once a month, on twenty-nine, also known as "gnocchi," referring to the usual food that defines us.
The habit of eating gnocchi on twenty-ninth of each month recognizes two aspects. On the one hand, the fact that this is one of those dark days, where there is not much "dibs", "vento" Biyuya "money, in short, to buy meat or other high priced products and other , that the twenty-ninth day is one in which we honor St. Pantaleon, "legend that dates back to the eighth century. Then lived in Nicosia (Asia Major) a young doctor called Pantaleon, who, after converting to Christianity, traveled through northern Italy. There he performed miraculous cures for which he was canonized. Once when he asked a peasant bread Venetians, they invited him to share his poor table. Thankfully, he announced a year of bumper crops and fishing. The prophecy was fulfilled and many miracles happened. San Pantaleon was consecrated, on par with San Marcos-patron of Venice. That episode was a 29, therefore it is remembered that day with a simple meal represented by the gnocchi. "
The point is that any way whatsoever We, obviously, along with Uruguay, one people "ñoquicero."
gnocchi But the issue of not just yet.
Because readers look if it is not worthy of a study that also can be understood here by "gnocchi," a good punch. And more, a bonus, you get no longer red: when so mischievous, and in open collusion with the party, someone would refer to "Appendix" men's small size, could claim to possess a "gnocchi" or Worse, a "ñoquicito" ...
Oh, Lord! Italian grandparents would know "the rich linguistic heritage left us with soft and delicate mass of each of its authentic gnocchi peninsular?
Cati Cobas
