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Mama Pisano’s Minestrone Soup #MeatlessMeal #Lent

February 21, 2016

Minestrone Soup Sauté: 1 onion, 4 cloves garlic in olive oil, add 8 cups of water, and 3 beef bullion cubes Then add: 4 sliced carrots 3 cubed potatoes 2 sliced celery 1/2 small chopped cabbage 1 sliced onion 1 diced onion 1 diced green pepper 1 small can corn undrained 1 can cannelloni […]

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What Did You Give Up? #Lent

February 21, 2016

It’s that Lenten time of year where we reflect on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Several non- Catholics are confused as to why we give up something during Lent. Giving up something for Lent is a form of fasting. By depriving ourselves of a small pleasure or indulgence, we can give our attention to God instead. This can be […]

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John Conenna Pays Tribute to His Father, Vincenzo Conenna

February 17, 2016

Vincenzo Conenna, who was the owner of Venus Travel, Inc. recently passed away in 2015. His son, John Conenna, remembers his father’s legacy. Where was your father, Vincenzo Conenna, born? He was born in Mola di Bari, Italy on Oct. 12. He started his career in banking for a company called Mid City National Bank, […]

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Money, Love, Health — YOUR 2016 Horoscope

December 29, 2015

ARIES It’s a year of self-discovery and a time to realize your dreams! Your hard work and dedication can finally pay off, with you reaping the rewards. On the business front, ample opportunities to elevate your professional profile can help your career take flight. Connections and collaborations with others are what will catapult you into […]

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Happy Veteran’s Day! My Grandfather Pasquale Pisano Served in the Korean War!

November 8, 2015

My grandfather, Pasquale Pisano, served in the Korean War as a butcher. He was stationed in San Francisco, Calif. He talked about his days in the Army up until he passed away. This Veteran’s Day, thank a Veteran for our freedom!

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WHY are Black Cats Bad Luck?

October 19, 2015

Who doesn’t love black cats around Halloween? They’re cute, they’re cuddly, and they’re also a witch’s best friend! 🙂 So, why are these creatures considered bad luck? Dating back as far as 3000 BC, all cats were held at a high esteem. However, in Europe during the Middle Ages is when their reputation began to […]

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A Ghoulish Read: Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

October 14, 2015

If you’re looking for a creepy, ghoulish, scary as hell read this Halloween, you’ve found it in the book Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake. The story is about Cas Lowood, a boy who travels around the country hunting ghosts that kill the living. His ghost hunting job leads him to Thunder Bay, where […]

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Columbus: Fact vs. Fiction

October 12, 2015

FICTION: COLUMBUS COMMITTED GENOCIDE. FACT: The destruction of the native populations of North and South America over the centuries is a complex historical tragedy. No one knows exactly how many people were here when the Europeans arrived. The numbers vary from 8 million to 145 million. Many researchers believe the number to be around 40 […]

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Adriana Trigiani’s New Book: “All the Stars in the Heavens” #ItalianHeritageMonth

October 4, 2015

Available Oct. 13! Are you ready for Adriana Trigiani’s new book? Here is a preview from HarperCollins: Adriana Trigiani, the New York Times bestselling author of the blockbuster epic The Shoemaker’s Wife, returns with her biggest and boldest novel yet, a hypnotic tale based on a true story and filled with her signature elements: family ties, artistry, romance, and […]

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How to Find a Witch During the Salem Witch Trials #Halloween

September 24, 2015

Happy Halloween! It’s that spooky time of year where pumpkins, witches, and ghosts become more appealing. But, can you imagine living in an era when people were actually ACCUSED and hanged for being a “witch”? Back in Salem, Mass. this was once a reality. Here are some things that people looked for when trying to […]

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