Category Archives: Foto

Meet Jacopo

In the summer of 2013, Bill and I had the honor of being “compeers” to an Italian pianist studying at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara.  The students at the Academy are called Fellows, and a compeer … Continue reading →

Posted in Arte, Foto, Italia, Italiano, Musica, Santa Barbara, Verona | 6 Comments

Meet Marie Benedetti Panzera

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”

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