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“Concetta, Put The Water On”
My kids laugh when I tell them, “Everything I am, I owe to the meatball.” …
The Rose Garden – A Documentary on the Roseto Effect
I had the unique opportunity to be interviewed for a documentary about Roseto Pennsylvania and its historical…
Uncle Joe Foster
We were so lucky to have Uncle Joe in our lives for so many years….
More Than Life Itself
It’s rare in life that you meet someone who changes everything. Someone who fills your…
The Next Great Wine Frontier…New Jersey
There was an interesting NPR Planet Money podcast which talked about the next great wine…
Yo Coglione! Be Happy He Only Cut Your Hair
It was just one week ago I was taking a seat at Mario’s barbershop in…
Joe’s Italian Kitchen
Italians in America – Our Immigrant Stories: The profound truth about the town of Roseto, and owing it all to the meatball
The Italian American Herald recently featured a story by and about Joe Stampone, his family’s…
Linguini with Pancetta and White Clam Sauce
“A staple at the Stampone shore house, this recipe for linguini with clams makes an…
Veal Valdostana
Ingredients: 2 veal cutlets pounded thin 2 slices Prosciutto diParma 4 ounces of Fontina cheese…
Tiramisu
Italians know how to have their dessert, coffee and nightcap all on one plate —…
Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca
3/4 cup olive oil 1 cup diced onion 4 garlic cloves, minced 6 anchovy fillets…
Sizzlin’ Andouille Burgers with Asiago Cheese
Ingredients (serves 6): 4 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon dijon mustard…