Category Archives: Storia

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

I Madonnari

Posted on May 29, 2014 by babbityjean

“I Pittori dei Marciapiedi” or “street painters” are the artists of I Madonnari, a festival depicting an art form possibly dating back to 13th c. (some say 16th c.) Italy.  The history is fascinating.  This ancient practice– using chalk, brick, … Continue reading →

Posted in Arte, Foto, Italia, Italiano, Santa Barbara, Storia | 5 Comments