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orangecrush

(29,459 posts)
Mon Feb 9, 2026, 06:31 PM Monday

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