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My family is an integral part of who I am. From my mom's side I'm Jewish, and from my dad's I'm Italian. From Passover seders to Easter Sunday lunches, the family gatherings of my childhood have formed my identity.  And if there's anything that both my cultures have taught me, it's that food brings people together. These posts bring you recipes with family stories behind them, like the matzo brei of my childhood, or my uncle Larry's tips for "ciambotta" (an Italian vegetable stew called "jamot" in my family). Some of them don't have recipes at all; they are simply a look into some of our many gatherings, from weddings (both of family and of friends who feel like family) to family trips, to my dad's infamous yearly pizza party. I hope that these posts give you a glimpse into who I am at my core, and the way my family has influenced that.

jewish style brisket

Nana’s Jewish Style Brisket

January 11, 2025 by Kate @ The Two Bananas Leave a Comment

rosemary potato latkes

Thanksgiving Recipes

November 23, 2024 by Kate @ The Two Bananas Leave a Comment

My grandfather and my dad. For Father's Day

A Father’s Day Post – Recipes from my Dad

June 15, 2024 by Kate @ The Two Bananas 2 Comments

chicken parmesan

Chicken Parmesan for A Crowd (plus some vacation pics from the Adirondacks!)

August 5, 2023 by Kate @ The Two Bananas Leave a Comment

Tons of fresh tomatoes from the garden

Tips For An Inexpensive and Low Maintenance Vegetable Garden (plus some garden recipes)!

June 3, 2023 by Kate @ The Two Bananas Leave a Comment

fresh pasta

My Brother’s/Great Grandma’s Fresh Pasta

May 20, 2023 by Kate @ The Two Bananas Leave a Comment

pizza dough

Family Secret Pizza Dough (plus a few photos from our most recent pizza party!)

September 3, 2022 by Kate @ The Two Bananas Leave a Comment

Family Vacation in Rhode Island + Some Summer Recipes!

July 15, 2022 by Kate @ The Two Bananas Leave a Comment

matzo ball soup

Nana’s Matzo Ball Soup

April 9, 2022 by Kate @ The Two Bananas Leave a Comment

Sarah Jane and Travis’s Wedding

November 11, 2019 by Kate @ The Two Bananas Leave a Comment

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