As a child, the kitchen was the center point of all our gatherings.
My fondest memories of Sunday afternoons were
in my Grandmother's kitchen.
Just taking in all the the wonderful aromas of baking, cheeses, sauces and
the sounds of laughter, conversation and instruction from my Grandmother
while preparing the family Sunday dinner.
It was just like yesterday, when my Aunt Betty
was making handmade pasta with my Grandmother
or preparing the dough to make one of her wonderful Biscotti or Italian desserts for after dinner, and of course, for all of us to take home.
My Mother, along with my Aunts, Phyllis & Carmie, were busy chatting
and making homemade sausage and baking breads
while enjoying a glass of wine with the background entertainment of my Grandfather playing his mandoline, the boys playing cards,
the older men discussing family business and the younger children playing in the big back yard amongst
orange, mango and fig trees.
The "sauce", as we call it, sent aromas of fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic and herbs into the air while cooking on the stove while the older girls grated cheese, or prepared the very long table to accomodate everyone,
young and old so we can all eat together.
My Grandmother said one word and we were there,"Mangia" - Eat.
And did we ever eat, while listening to our favorite tenor,
Mario Lanza, on the record player.
In our desire to keep our traditions throughout the generations,
Old World Market Company was created in 2007
to share these wonderful recipes of the "Old Country"
through traditional Italian baked goods
for you to share with family and friends.
May these treats made with love and fond memories
capture your own with every bite.