Nonna's Italo-American Recipes
By Bill Russo
()
About this ebook
He was a 14 year old fishmonger's delivery boy and she was a floor scrubber, sold by her Father to a nunnery near Palermo. With a love stronger than all obstacles they crossed the ocean to the United States in 1910. Now, 105 years later, their grandson has written a moving tribute to the lovers in the form of remembrances and recipes. The recipes are from his Nonna and the remembrances are from long Sunday afternoons watching his grandmother make culinary magic and feed as many as 20 relatives from her tiny kitchen, on an even smaller food budget.
Bill Russo
Bill Russo had lived in an area of Massachusetts called the Bridgewater Triangle for many years and never knew that it was said to be inhabited by scary swamp creatures until he met one. It happened on a midnight walk. Years later, two film producers read his blog about it and featured him and his story in their documentary, The Bridgewater Triangle. He also was approached by Discovery channel producers and was featured in the opening segment of Monsters and Mysteries in America - Season two, Episode two. Among his work, are two anthologies featuring the Bridgewater Triangle Universe. One is strictly fiction and the other contains his account of meeting the swamp creature - plus other stories from New England. As a disc jockey, he was the first person to play and promote the trucking classic "Tombstone Every Mile". He counted as a friend, the first man to cross the musical color line, in a 1940s Jazz Band. The "Human Jukebox", who opened for both Elvis and Roy Orbison, was a neighbor of his. Stories of these and other artists are included in "Crossing the Musical Color Line". Bill's background for writing comes from a Boston education at the venerable white shirt & tie, Huntington School for Boys. He followed that up with a study of journalism, music, and broadcasting at the famed Kenmore Square institution, Grahm Jr. College, where he said he learned more about music from an African American gentleman who was the school's janitor, than he ever could in a classroom. He introduced me to Gloria Lynne, Bill said. Years after he learned of her, she had a mega hit with I Wish You Love. One of Grahm's well known graduates was performance artist Andy Kaufman who created his Taxi TV character Latka while at Grahm. Andy also claimed he learned Transcendental Meditation at Grahm, although it was not taught there. But who knows? It could be true. Bill Russo learned music from the Janitor. Maybe someone in bookkeeping was a guru and gave Andy the secrets of TM. At various times during his career, Russo was a New England Newspaper Editor, a Disc Jockey, and a Radio newswriter and newscaster for a number of stations. He also has had stints as an iron worker, and a low level manager for a major mail order clothing retailer. One of his favorite jobs was partnering with Bill Barry, the inventor of a jewelry polish called Clear Bright n Shiny. The 'Bills' as they called themselves toured New England selling...
Read more from Bill Russo
How to Tell Fortunes With Regular Playing Cards Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Very First Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsChristmas Classics Refreshed Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTB-to-BT Too Bizarre to Be True Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Justice, Texas Style: Sam Bean Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Creature From the Bridgewater Triangle: and other Odd Tales from New England. Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Hauntin' Taunton: The State Asylum Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I Grew Up in Dodge City in 1875 Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Meat Cutter's Guide Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Wacks Museum: Exhibits of Strange People,Things, and Places in the U.S. Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLife is Only a Game Baseball is Serious Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSwamp Tales Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Top Tractor in the Pull Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe 85 Year Old Dot to Dot Detecrive Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLife Begins at Ten Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBaseball's Strongest Man, Cannonball Crane Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Invasion of Ragged Mountain Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Killer Catfish of Cape Cod Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Mavis and 289 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Life and Death of Blinstrubs Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsI Ain't Black and You Ain't White Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHow to be the Next King of All Media Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsIn Search of a Few Stories and a Final Chapter Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCape Cod's Figure in Black Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Lost Cities: Pile of Bones and Hot Springs Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Last Downtown Supermarket Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Third Wish is Death Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDiet By The Letters Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Revenge of the E-I-E-I-Ohs Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to Nonna's Italo-American Recipes
Related ebooks
100 Perfect Pairings: Small Plates To Serve With Wines You Love Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSimply Delicious Sunday Dinners: 52 Fresh Homestyle Recipes Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsDowntown Italian: Recipes Inspired by Italy, Created in New York's West Village Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Traditional Brazilian Recipes: The Brazil Inspired Cookbook For New Cooks Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsClassic Recipes: Italian Cooking Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTrailer Food Diaries Cookbook: Portland Edition, Volume 1 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCome And Eat Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFrancesca's Recipes Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTina Nordström's Recipes for Young Cooks: Kid-Friendly Tips and Tricks to Cook Like a Master Chef Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Manly Cookbook: Bacon: The Manly Cookbook Series, #1 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEasy Slowcooker Recipes #1 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsHomemade Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades: 35 Savory Recipes to Try for Your Barbecue Party: Grill & Condiments Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSavory's Southern Specialties: Fifty Family Favorites Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookbook Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Century Cook Book Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsPure Country Cooking: The Best of Man, That Stuff is Good! Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAmish Pie Recipes Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsStill Cooking After Sixty Years: The Recipe Collection of Carl and Georgia McCain Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsNorth Country Cabin Cooking: 275 Quick & Easy Recipes Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Southern California Cooking from the Cottage: Casual Cuisine from Old La Jolla's Favorite Beachside Bungalow Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Mediterranean Vegetables Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Executive Cook: Weeknight Cook - Weekend Entertainer Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEverything Tastes Better with Garlic Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Mossback Cafe Cookbook Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Creative Crock Pot Dinners Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAmerican Pie: Great Pizza Recipes You Can Try At Home! Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Panini Lovers Cookbook Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMemories of the Heart: Comfort Food Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsChowders and Soups: 50 Recipes for the Home Chef Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Regional & Ethnic Food For You
30 Day Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan: Ultimate Weight Loss Plan With 100 Heart Healthy Recipes Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Flavor Equation: The Science of Great Cooking Explained in More Than 100 Essential Recipes Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5America's Most Wanted Recipes: Delicious Recipes from Your Family's Favorite Restaurants Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Ultimate Mediterranean Cookbook Over 100 Delicious Recipes and Mediterranean Meal Plan Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMediterranean Diet Cookbook Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Mediterranean Diet Meal Prep Cookbook: Easy And Healthy Recipes You Can Meal Prep For The Week Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Mediterranean Diet: A Complete Guide: 50 Quick and Easy Low Calorie High Protein Mediterranean Diet Recipes for Weight Loss Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Expert Advice for Extreme Situations Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Cook Anime: Eat Like Your Favorite Character—From Bento to Yakisoba: A Cookbook Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Weeknight Mediterranean Kitchen: 80 Authentic, Healthy Recipes Made Quick and Easy for Everyday Cooking Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Prairie Homestead Cookbook: Simple Recipes for Heritage Cooking in Any Kitchen Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Everlasting Meal Cookbook: Leftovers A-Z Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Joy of Cooking: 2019 Edition Fully Revised and Updated Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Mediterranean Diet: 70 Easy, Healthy Recipes Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5One Bowl Meals Cookbook Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Southern Slow Cooker Bible: 365 Easy and Delicious Down-Home Recipes Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTaste of Home 201 Recipes You'll Make Forever: Classic Recipes for Today's Home Cooks Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Ruffage: A Practical Guide to Vegetables Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Korean Home Cooking: Classic and Modern Recipes Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Oaxaca: Home Cooking from the Heart of Mexico Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCooking Like a Master Chef: 100 Recipes to Make the Everyday Extraordinary Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Tucci Cookbook Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Everyday Slow Cooking: Modern Recipes for Delicious Meals Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Rustic Mexican: Authentic Flavors for Everyday Cooking Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Saveur: The New Classics Cookbook Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Reviews for Nonna's Italo-American Recipes
0 ratings0 reviews
Book preview
Nonna's Italo-American Recipes - Bill Russo
Nonna’s Italo-American Recipes
by Bill Russo
Smashwords Edition
Copyright© 2016 Bill Russo
Published by CCA Media
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without the permission in writing from the author. Reviewers may quote brief passages for use in reviews.
Cover photo "Macaronis farcis à la sétoise" by JPS68 - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Smashwords Edition, License Notes
This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your enjoyment only, then please return to Smashwords.com or your favorite retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.
Table of Contents
Chapter One: The Fisherman’s Boy and the Floor Scrubber
Chapter two: Steerage to the States
Chapter Three: Faster Pasta
Chapter Four: Man Does Not Live by Prov-alone
This is a short volume with some hot new recipes and some old memories from the Italian-American perspective.
These great new, time-tested menu treats are not your grandma’s old recipes! They are MY grandma’s old, time-tested recipes!
I promise that you are going to find some unique new ways of preparing old favorites. You will also get to go back in time more than a hundred years and meet my grandmother and grandfather as I tell part of their amazing story of coming to America, mixed in