Nonna is a modern woman ~ you will not find her in a house dress and apron, wearing a cardigan sweater, while standing over a pot of sauce as it simmers on the stove.
Whether on one cell phone with her friends (like she is in this photo), leading the local “MASCI” (Movimento Adulti Scout Cattolici Italiani)−”an adult Scouting troupe”− (she has a second cell phone for those calls!), or driving Alessandra in the car to run errands, Nonna is always on the move.
Here are some video snippets, unedited, of Nonna in the kitchen. I left these unedited so you can get a flavor of what everyday life is like in this typical Italian family’s home. This footage was shot in 2009 and when I return to Italy later this year, I hope to capture more video of Nonna and the whole family to share with you.
Enjoy!
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I love Nonna.
Is that scale on the counter the one you got for her??
No, that was her original scale that I wrote about in the book. I purchased a small, sleek digital scale for right before I left. Mmmmm, now that I think about it, I should probably go back and reference the video!
Oh jeez, I thought she was making risotto with horse!! Back to Rosetta Stone for me!
Yes, I still confuse cavallo (horse) with cavolo (cabbage). Mamas mia! Buon Appetito~ Mark