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orangecrush

(30,410 posts)
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 07:31 PM Feb 9

Italian food memories that brought tears [View all]


My Mom was 2nd generation Italian in South Philadelphia and grew up in the Great Depression.

I have eaten about a third of these depression era dishes, and they were wonderful beyond words.


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Bookmarking for later. LuckyCharms Feb 9 #1
Most welcome orangecrush Feb 9 #2
Were your mother's parents off the boat from Italy? LuckyCharms Feb 9 #3
Absolutely orangecrush Feb 9 #4
Same here...both sets of grandparents. LuckyCharms Feb 9 #5
I agree orangecrush Feb 9 #6
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