THIS BLOG WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 2022.
Sad News, Angelo Caserta’s mother, who was the inspiration for this blog, has passed away. Mom was close to 93. The good news is that the “Magic Pan” will be coming with Angelo after the funeral.
For most of us, the food we grew up with is special. People from New York like New York Pizza. People from Chicago like Chicago Pizza. If you are lucky enough to have a mother that is a great cook, your favorite dishes are going to be what your mother made. My buddy Angelo talks about his mother’s magic pan and the dishes she made with it with a mythical wonder.
Mom Doing Her Magic in The Kitchen
A friend of mine grew up on the island of Cephalonia off the mainland of Greece. Spiros would talk about Cephalonia and his face would glaze over with a smile fueled by the fondest of memories. Angelo talks about his mother’s Fried Zucchini and Ravioli with A Beef Ragu made with her magical pan with the same look on his face.
Fried Zucchini With Pasta
Ravioli With A Beef Ragu
Mom Making Homemade Gnocchi
Most families look at inheritance in terms of money, property, jewelry or maybe furniture. All I inherited from my father is a wacky sense of humor and a few old golf clubs. Angelo’s big ask is for his mother’s magic pan. That pan will make great meals, but more importantly, it will invoke really great memories.
Angelo with His Wife & Son
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