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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.

mini baked eggplant parmesan

Recipes of Italy: Mini Baked Eggplant Parmesan

February 13, 2019 by Kate @ The Two Bananas 1 Comment

November 2018 Travels Part 2 – Italy: Rome, Naples and the Amalfi Coast

February 1, 2019 by Kate @ The Two Bananas Leave a Comment

November 2018 Travels Part 1 – Catalonia, Spain

February 1, 2019 by Kate @ The Two Bananas Leave a Comment

Wood Fired Pizza Party: 2018

September 3, 2018 by Kate @ The Two Bananas 1 Comment

Ben & Julie’s Wedding!

November 23, 2017 by Kate @ The Two Bananas 2 Comments

Zia & Adam’s Wedding!

October 1, 2017 by Kate @ The Two Bananas Leave a Comment

ciambotta

Garden to Table, Using up my Fresh Produce: Ciambotta

September 4, 2017 by Kate @ The Two Bananas Leave a Comment

The gorgeous bay at low tide!

Vacation Days 9, 10, and Home – Lobster and Longnook

August 16, 2017 by Kate @ The Two Bananas Leave a Comment

Vacation Days 7-8, Ferry Rides, P-Town and Oysters

August 13, 2017 by Kate @ The Two Bananas Leave a Comment

Vacation Days 4-6, Rainy Days and Lobster Rolls

August 11, 2017 by Kate @ The Two Bananas Leave a Comment

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