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When life gives you lemons, make limoncello!

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Every fall, my grandfather made wine from grapes he imported from Italy. The press still stands today in my cellar…after all, he made it from concrete! A few years after Grandpa had passed, Uncle Johnny discovered that the wine in one of the barrels had turned to vinegar. Sad, right? However, Uncle Johnny turned lemons […]

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Zio Michele Ischia Italy

Are Traditions Still Important?

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Often, I sign my letters, emails and book inscriptions with “Tante belle cose.” English speakers might translate this is as “Many blessings” or “Best wishes.” I started doing this after being with my Zio Michele (Uncle Mike) in Italy. Every time we would part, he would kiss me twice and say, “Tante belle cose.” Uncle

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