What is this fascination Sicilians have with fig trees?
It’s Fig Season! What is this fascination Sicilians have with fig trees? I ask this question because I, like most Sicilians, have grown up with the presence of a fig...
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Sicilian Frittata with Potatoes & Zucchini
The secret to a delicious Sicilian frittata is to start off with fresh large eggs. Anywhere from 6-12 eggs can be used depending on the size of your frying pan...
Old Memories and Frittatas | Sicilian Stories
Recently, my mom came to my home for a 10-day visit. At 95 years old, my mother is strong-willed, stubborn, has a mouthpiece that will put any long shoreman to...
What makes a Sicilian? Discovering our heritage through DNA tracing.
Ever since I was a boy, people always asked about my last name. Was it Italian? Was it Arabic? Was it Israeli? Was it Syrian? I always answered I was...
The Malocchio – What it meant to an Italian-American Kid
As an Italian American kid growing up in Brooklyn and living in a two-family house on the second floor above my grandparents, I was surrounded by all things Italian. Things...
Italian Dual Citizenship – Is it worth it?
Over 10 years ago while living in southern California, I actively belonged to an Italian cultural organization, which offered classes in Italian language. I had fallen in love with the...
My experience with homemade ricotta
Making homemade ricotta is one of the easiest and most delicious foods to make. I will admit, I was intimidated by the process of making my own ricotta (as I...
The Malocchio – What it meant to an Italian-American Kid | Page 2
When we arrived back in Palermo to meet the members of our tour group, we had an additional free day to enjoy the city on our own before a planned...
Italian Dual Citizenship – Is it worth it? | Page 3
Next, all of the documents, apostilles, translations, required forms and payments were sent to my attorney who in turn submitted all the paperwork to the local Italian consulate in Los...
Italian Dual Citizenship – Is it worth it? | Page 2
I decided to forge ahead and find out if I qualified. The guidelines for eligibility are contained on several websites that help you through the process (Google: Italian Dual Citizenship)...
