Today was our day to experiment with flour. Flour is such a staple to most Italians, as it helps to make the bread, dough for pizza, desserts for feast days and of course pasta.
Pasta is staple to most Italians and come in many shapes and textures. We were able to get our hands in the flour and experiment with various types. The fun of course came when we were able to enjoy our edible creations and eat!
It seemed all day to day was focused on pasta and we ate until our hearts were content. Each pasta was accompanied by its own sauce.
A day of flour and pasta, what more could one want to warm the heart and fill the belly?
We are 2nd generation Italo Americans from the Puglia Region. Our story is like many Italo Americans brought together via tradition, laughter, family and food. Since we could walk, we were in our grandparents' gardens reaching for the prized "seed" tomato. The "tasty tomato" is our life force; metaphor for love, food, tradition, memories, comfort, the market, summer canning, harvest, celebration, and much more. Share our family traditions as we build upon the legacy of our Italian Ancestry.
Food Is...
Family, Tradition, Memories, Flavors, Gatherings, Laughter, Life, Vitality, Comfort...Love.
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