12 Iconic Foods That Started As Survival Meals And Became Beloved Classics

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Beloved dishes born from hardship became timeless symbols

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Some of the beloved dishes of the world weren't meant to be a celebration or luxury. They arose out of necessity, enabling communities to endure in times of trouble, scarcity of food and economic problems. Yet over time it became a culturally timeless food; a food of the people that was shared over generations. They came from humble beginnings and have picked up stories of resilience, creativity and resourcefulness. Nowadays, these now famous dishes are valued not just for their taste, but for the history and the effort they represent.