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Sicilian Thanksgiving, of course, is a contradiction in terms. As you learned in grade school, the feast at Thanksgiving commemorated the good harvest the settlers supposedly had, but what are the REAL facts? American Thanksgiving How much is really factual about what we have learned. We have exactly one eye-witness […]
Let’s face it; the potato has long since made its debut into the world. Remember hearing about the Irish Potato Famine. The Irish were so dependent upon the potato that many starved to death because potato crops became infested with a fungus. This is a picture of the Irish Potato […]
About cabbage Mark Twain once said, “Cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” Things have changed since Mr. Twain walked this earth. Cabbage is finally trending. I have been cheering it on. For a while, I felt sorry for our vegetable friend. Except for St. Patty’s Day, it […]
Please forgive me, my friends, Perdonatemi amici miei. I have to say it! September is on its way. In food terms, that means the emphasis is on comfort food. When I hear “comfort food” I think of the foods I ate when I was a kid. My mind immediately shifts […]
Ciao, Mia Amici (hello, my friends) Today we are examining gadgets used in typical Italian households. According to Miriam Webster’s Dictionary, a gadget is “an often small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty.” In my opinion, gadgets are fun. What can […]
Fresh herbs! There is nothing better than creating a culinary masterpiece with fresh ingredients from the garden. Nostalgia reigns when I think about visiting my aunts and uncles who immigrated from Sicily. Most of my relatives moved to New Jersey after they reached American soil. They continued life as if […]
The very first person who looked at an eggplant must have scratched his head and said, “What is this?” It is rather odd-looking but offers amazing health benefits. There are many peculiar facts about it, and I find its peculiarities fascinating. Are you wondering how the eggplant got its name? […]
The purpose of cooking is not only to produce food to eat for ourselves and those we love. Many lessons can be learned from cooking up a meal. Let’s face it, food is a necessity, and we have to get it from somewhere, and there are only so many choices. […]