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...
“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...
My wife Julia and I have been blessed five times with healthy children who have grown into young adults. It seems like only yesterday that all five were in tow loaded into the Volkswagen Vanagon for a trip to Grandmom’s, the little league field, or just out to get an...
“ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY CAPISCE (PRONOUNCED CAP-E-SHAY)? WELL DON’T DO IT, BECAUSE IT HURTS MY EARS WHEN YOU DO IT” Vinnie Antonelli, My Blue Heaven, 1990 Played by Steve Martin I wish I had a dollar for every time a friend, relative, server and even experienced...
Monday, September 26th, 2011, 7:00pm Constatter’s I promised you a look inside a very talented, yet unorthodox cast of characters called my family. People who welcome you with open arms and who you feel like you knew for years when it’s only been a matter of minutes....
