Spark of Inspiration

Have you seen these quick videos of Nonna Pia cooking? They are wonderful, so sweet. Her grandson always starts off saying, “Nonna, what are you cooking today?” He has such love for her, it’s heart warming.

My Italian grandmother was lovely too. We called her, “Nonina.” She was afraid to fly on an airplane to America, so we didn’t see her when we were young. When I got older I went to visit her yearly. She was always cooking as well. I like these family traditions.

My grandmother never ate without putting a tablecloth down. She had different tablecloths, all cheerful, some with embroidery. It did make the meal nicer, as if we were dining out. I still get in moods for Doria Atene cookies. She would eat those at breakfast and dip them in tea. When I find them, I buy them. I follow tradition, put down a tablecloth, make some tea, dip them in and think of Nonina and our special times together.

Nonna Pia, it’s a pleasure to watch your videos!

A big hug to our grandmothers!