Italian Friends: Guest Commentary; In Italy too, Klein mourned by friends [includes photo]
To the family of Jeff Klein and to the people of Naples: I am writing on behalf of the many Italian friends of Jeff Klein. Knowing how strong was our link, Jeff's brother informed us of the shocking event. As it was for many people of Naples, last week was an extremely sad time for us. Like many of you, we have been struggling, trying unsuccessfully to find answers, relief.As your journal correctly reported, Jeff served the U.S. Air Force for about 10 years in Italy and most...
Italian Friends: Classic Italian desserts are flavorful and low in fat
A few years ago, some Italian friends came to tour the states for the first time. Because they had been eating - and enjoying - American food in their travels around the country but were perhaps a little homesick, I prepared an Italian-style menu for their visit to my home. They were pleased with the pasta and fish, but I have no doubt the thing they enjoyed most was the big bowl of ripe fruit for dessert.In restaurants and homes, a bowl of assorted fruits is placed on the table after...
Italian Friends: FISH, ITALIAN STYLE, IS QUICK AND EASY
"This is the secret ingredient for Osso Bucco," one of my Italian friends said as I watched her make this classic. I then realized why this dish was one of my favorites.Just before serving, she added an herb mixture called gremolata. It's a mixture of fresh herbs, grated lemon rind and garlic and gives a light, refreshing touch to the dish. I decided it would add this same light, flavor to sauteed grouper. Served with a side dish of angel hair pasta, it...
Italian Friends: `THERE'S A LOT OF STEREOTYPES IN ALL OF US' WHITES AND BLACKS GATHER IN SYRACUSE TO DISCUSS RACIAL ISSUES.
Mary Ellen Kavanaugh never bothered to take German and Italian friends home to her Irish Catholic neighborhood in Buffalo.Though Kavanaugh's parents told their nine children all people were the same, they made it clear Irish Catholics only mingled with their own.But Kavanaugh shed that belief when she began mixing with people from all backgrounds while attending college.The "stick-with-your-own" mentality, Kavanaugh said, robbed her of...
Italian Friends: Sweet Wine Drink Sours a Friendship
Q) Some Italian friends of mine introduced me to a mixture of Marsala, eggs and sugar, which they call VOV. They add the drink to a mug of steamed milk. I found it to be delicious. I gave away a few bottles for Christmas and one person returned the bottle because he didn't like it. I was humiliated. Have you heard of the drink I have described? -- B.J., Oakland A) Yes, I have. There are dozens of variations of the sweet wine-egg-and-sugar blend. Sherry Flip probably is the most...
