In my family, the tradition of making Grandma’s Italian tomato sauce is borderline religious. It all starts in August, when the tomatoes are ripe and freshly picked. At least 25 ...

In 2019, I got an Italian grandmother for Christmas. Her name is Maria Volontà and she’ll be 100 years old in February. We’re not related by blood; and were strangers the day she first cooked me her ...

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Italian grandmothers love Cento for its sweet taste, quality, and easy-to-find cans. Nonnas choose simple cans with few ingredients so they can season sauces their way. Price, flavor and availability ...

Adding spicy Italian sausage to tomato sauce with meatballs imparts a deep, rich flavor. Make it by adding meatballs and sausage to tomato sauce. Then simmer for 3 to 4 hours. Eat the sausage with the ...

When author Juliet Grames met an elderly woman on a trip to Italy, she never imagined she'd soon be her adopted granddaughter. Here's how their story unfolded Nina Subin; Alfred A. Knopf In 2019, I ...

Italian grandmothers reveal why one canned tomato brand consistently earns a spot in their kitchens—and what they always ...