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Comment on The Nonnas by fclaro

fclaro — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:21:04 +0000

Thank you for your kind words, Beth. Iam so happy you recognized the nonnas’ strength and I hope you find time to try some of their recipes. They make their time come alive. Again, thanks.

Warmly,

Fran

Comment on The Nonnas by Beth Wilusz

Beth Wilusz — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:09:28 +0000

I have very much enjoyed reading your stories, just lovely. The tone, so enveloping, so calm. A reflection of the nonnas’ own strength, I suppose.

I look forward to trying some of the nonna’s recipes too.

Thank you.

Comment on Pizza Rustica by Pizza Rustica: Gran Fran's Epic Easter Pie - Non-Reactive Pan

Pizza Rustica: Gran Fran's Epic Easter Pie - Non-Reactive Pan — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:05:22 +0000

[...] recipe courtesy of Fran Claro, The Italian Pantry [...]

Comment on Covering a Fig Tree by Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Figs - Non-Reactive Pan

Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Figs - Non-Reactive Pan — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:08:30 +0000

[...] their yard in Brooklyn when she was growing up. A co-worker from the East Coast totally related to her story about the covering of the fig tree in winter. His older relatives also covered the fig tree in the [...]

Comment on A Semi-Private Bath by Family Dinners Live On - Non-Reactive Pan

Family Dinners Live On - Non-Reactive Pan — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 18:57:33 +0000

[...] of five, she had to depend on us to pitch in to get the dinner on the table. In her childhood, the nonnas (her grandmas) would spend the day going to market and getting the dinner [...]

Comment on Photographic Memories by The Best Pesto: The Italian Pantry - Non-Reactive Pan

The Best Pesto: The Italian Pantry - Non-Reactive Pan — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:02:54 +0000

[...] on over to her site, The Italian Pantry to read her memoir relating to this lovely [...]

Comment on The War of the Flowers by Stuffed Squash Blossoms at The Italian Pantry

Stuffed Squash Blossoms at The Italian Pantry — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:01:03 +0000

[...] has a wonderful recipe for stuffed squash blossoms. It’s that time of year (at least here in California). I’ve started seeing the lovely [...]

Comment on The World at Their Doorstep by Get Your Knives Sharpened, I Mean It.

Get Your Knives Sharpened, I Mean It. — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:01:51 +0000

[...] The other day, I was walking to my neighborhood farmer’s market and saw the knife sharpening truck. I remembered stories from Gran Fran’s childhood that included the traveling knife sharpening man. She had described a horse drawn truck of sorts with some sort of a sander, which I believe was powered by a foot pedal, but not too sure. You’d drop your knives off and a bit later, you’d get them back. I’m a little hazy on the details, but the truck in my neighborhood seemed to fit the bill. You can read her post about the sharpening man here. [...]

Comment on Pizza Rustica by fclaro

fclaro — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:29:16 +0000

The best way to keep memories alive is to share them through talk around the table. It is most gratifying to serve a dish and say,”My mother made this for us every Easter.” Oh, the memories that first forkful brings.

Comment on Pizza Rustica by Denise Corley

Denise Corley — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:42:53 +0000

I’m missing my mother so much these days. She left me her recipe book but neither this nor her Easter grain pie recipe were in there so it is a special joy to find these recipes. Living in Southern California, I have no idea where to find the wheat or the orange blossom water but I’m sure I’ll find them on the internet somewhere. I was born and raised on Long Island, NY but my whole family lived in Brooklyn so I have so many wonderful memories of holidays spent all together at my aunts’ houses in various parts of the city. I do miss those days. Thank you so much for the recipes and the wonderful read….I do love those nonnas…..mine made the very best pizza and mozzarella carozza ( spelling??)…..yum!