Congratulations to my nephew Kevin O’Brien on his graduation from Widener University School of Law and passing the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bar exams. Kevin has proven to be an extraordinary asset in recent years at Stampone law and is on his way to becoming an...
Eating is a serious matter in Italy and is just as serious in the Stampone Family. It seems Italians learn to cook before they learn to walk or talk. Whether at home with family and friends, or in a fancy restaurant for a special occasion, cooking Italian style is...
The history of Valentine’s Day – – and the story of its patron saint – – is shrouded in mystery and contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. But who was Saint Valentine, and how did he become associated with February, the month of...
Anyone who is a fan of the Food Network quickly recognizes the reference to EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil. What most people don’t know, is what we typically buy off the supermarket shelf and even from specialty stores, falls far short of the high standards that...
“LUCA BRASI SLEEPS WITH THE FISHES” Sal Tessio, The Godfather Sleeping with the fishes is a reference to an old Sicilian message. Fish are wrapped in an article of clothing belonging to a person who has been hit, whacked, or otherwise killed, and it is then wrapped...
