Category Archives: Differenze culturali

Meet Marie Benedetti Panzera

Posted on July 17, 2014 by babbityjean

I met Marie through my sister, Mary.  Along with their husbands, Mary and Marie lived as neighbors and friends for many years in Mendham, New Jersey.  They shared good times and a love of cooking.  An excellent cook herself, my … Continue reading →

Posted in Differenze culturali, Foto, Italiano, Italoamericani, New York, Puglia, Storia | 4 Comments

“Dinner Rush”

Posted on July 3, 2014 by babbityjean

A previous post on the movie “Big Night” discussed some of the differences between Italian and Italian-American food.  The following post is on another favorite film, “Dinner Rush,” an updated New York mob flick in which food is the main … Continue reading →

Posted in Cucina italiana, Differenze culturali, Film, Foto, Italiano, Italoamericani, New York, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Doggy Bags?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by babbityjean

Why is it common practice to take home leftover restaurant food in America, but not in Italy? Mi ricordo di un aneddoto che la mia prima insegnante italiana mi aveva detto a Los Angeles circa 12 anni fa.  Mi aveva … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Animali, Cucina italiana, Differenze culturali, Foto, Italia, Italiano | Leave a comment