I have talked at length both here and on my Face Book page about the summer glory of Melrose Peppers. They are one of my home town’s claims to fame and a source of joy to Italian cooks in the Chicago area. I grew up eating these in the summer and I anxiously await their… Continue reading Melrose Peppers – A Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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Melrose Peppers, Another Love Story
This is a story about Melrose Peppers. It is also a story about growing up in Melrose Park surrounded by family. Not everyone can claim that their hometown has a pepper named after it, but I can. The Melrose pepper, an Italian sweet variety, came to Melrose Park along with many Italian Immigrants. My grandfather… Continue reading Melrose Peppers, Another Love Story
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Memories from a Kitchen of Love
Mama D’s Kitchen of Love came to be because of the cooking I witnessed growing up. It was the 50’s. My father went off to work every morning and my mom stayed home and took care of the house. Monday was laundry day, Tuesday was for ironing. I don’t remember what specific tasks were assigned… Continue reading Memories from a Kitchen of Love
