Sicilian soul with a New York state of mind
In the early 1900s, my GREAT Grandfather left Sicily and migrated to America. Leaving all behind. It would not be until decades later that his...
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Pasta con i Broccoli – Joanna’s Recipe
Pasta with Broccoli A dish every Italian household has a version of. This one is mine. Joanna’s Pasta con i Broccoli (Exact Recipe) Ingredients •...
A Family Rooted in Sicily, Grown in New York The Story of Joanna Moeller (née Palumbo)
The Palumbo family story begins in Castrofilippo, a small hill town in southern Sicily where tradition, agriculture, and family defined daily life. Joanna’s paternal grandfather...
The History of the Feast of San Gennaro, NYC
Saint Gennaro was Bishop of Benevento, Italy, and died a martyr in 305 AD during the persecution spearheaded by Emperor Diocletian. He signed his death...
Tara’s Recipe: Maccheroni ai ferretti
This hand rolled long tube shaped pasta is as rustic as it gets, originating in Calabria. It’s made by wrapping dough around a thin wire...
Paying tribute to my family by keeping traditions alive
When asked about myself, I typically start by saying that I am Italian. I without a doubt I define who I am as a person...
Sugar Mamma Caramels and her Italian roots
I love my Italian roots! As an Italian / American my heritage is a core part of who I am. I love the culture, my religion,...
Daniela’s Dish from Casamassima to Philadelphia
Daniela’s Dish’s origins go as far back as 1915. Gerard Borreggine (Daniela’s grandfather), left his family and small town of Casamassima for the shores of...
Tribuzio Family Meat Market from Mola di Bari to Brooklyn
Let’s start from the beginning. My name is JohnFranco Tribuzio. I come from an Italian American family. My father grew up in a small town...