Invented While Working as a Pastry Chef in the Early 1970s
Roberto Linguanotto, an Italian pastry chef known as the "Father of Tiramisu," passed away on the 28th (local time) at the age of 81.
The Italian daily newspaper Corriere della Sera reported that Linguanotto died of an illness on the same day. He is regarded as one of the inventors of "Tiramisu," a dessert enjoyed by people worldwide today.
In the early 1970s, while working as a pastry chef at the restaurant "Le Beccherie" in Treviso, Veneto, northern Italy, he developed tiramisu for men who frequently visited nearby entertainment establishments. There are various theories about the origin of tiramisu, but the most widely accepted one is that Linguanotto and the restaurant owner Alba Di Pillo jointly developed it.
The name tiramisu is said to derive from the Italian phrase "Tirare Mi Su," meaning "pick me up." It carries the connotation of "giving energy" or "lifting one's spirits." However, Linguanotto did not register a patent for tiramisu, which allowed it to quickly spread worldwide and be adapted in many ways. Today, it is loved by people all over the world. According to a recent survey in Italy, 8 out of 10 respondents chose tiramisu as their favorite dessert.
Luca Zaia, Governor of Veneto, expressed his condolences to Linguanotto through Facebook on the day of his passing. Governor Zaia emphasized, "Today, tiramisu is a globally recognized outstanding dish," and added, "The credit for this success goes to Linguanotto's skill as a pastry chef and his passion."
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