Joe DiMaggio was given one, so too has the Queen of England, and a well known Italian film actress. Even a King of Belgium and a Pope were given one. The biggest one so far was given to an American President. What are they and which prince had a chocolate one made in his honour?

lanfranco

O.K., peasy, I've considered cars and even having one's name placed on a dessert (I know, I know, but I was getting desperate), so I think that, perhaps, a slight hint is in order. Any chance? Jan 22 06, 6:51 PM

miltonebx

The keys to the city? Maybe New York. Jan 23 06, 1:26 PM

peasypod

Oh My God, have I stumped Maven et al? Well, well, well, hmmmm, ok, let's see... If Mochyn is out there, perhaps he would be the best candidate to go hunting for one of these, considering.. Jan 23 06, 2:56 PM

MaggieG 5

They were all given truffles. http://www.ottavia.com/truffles_history.html Still looking for the chocolate part. Jan 23 06, 5:06 PM

lanfranco

That would explain the Mochyn hint (the pig quiz). Jan 23 06, 5:22 PM

peasypod

Nice One Maggie babe!! A Golden Banana for you, and maybe a little something extra when you get the chocolate bit, which, is VERY obvious if you look at the Italian word. Yep, Sofia Loren, King Baldovino, Pope Paul VI, and Harry Truman all got one, the presidents' weighing in at a massive 2.5 kgs. Perhaps a clue to the chocolate bit----There's a place in Calabria that is famous for creating these, for that prince. Jan 23 06, 5:34 PM

lanfranco

Well, I'll add this -- the "tartufo" created for Prince Umberto di Savoia in 1943: http://www.gonomad.com/features/0502/gelato_heaven_in_italy.html Jan 23 06, 5:57 PM

peasypod

Nice One Frankie, yay for you, too. Pizzo is a lovely seaside town about half an hours drive from my village in Southern Italy. A regular treat to travel to Pizzo and indulge in one of their tartufi, the taste being so much more superior. Jan 23 06, 6:08 PM

mochyn

yummy yummy in my tummy Jan 23 06, 10:34 PM