La Famiglia Perugi website includes Perugi family historical documents and authentic Northern Italian recipes from the Battani and Perugi, Carrara, Italy. Family members can add a recipe by filling out this form.
Stories
Photo with Grandpa
Not much to say. I remember sitting here for the photo in the dining room of their house in Brooklyn.
1894 NYT Article on Carrara Upheaval
I found this article through Family Search. Grandpa Araldo Perugi would have been an infant during this time, but it makes you wonder how it affected his father, Attilio, and the marble business. Continue to post here. Then read more on Wikipedia.
Family Search Turns Up Certificates
Family Search sent me an email saying they had some documentation relating to Harold Perugi. This the Certificate of entry June 6, 1910 on the ship Canopie and the Naturalization paper on November 18, 1913.
Archie Goes to Italy
I found some old pictures in my dad’s photo book from the time (post 1973) he went to Carrara to visit Almo and Eligio and family. You can see those three plus Almo’s wife and a few of Franco! The other relatives Nancy and I may have met in 1973; a banker cousin and…
Lea’s Family Photo
Pam and Nancy were contacted by cousin Norma who sent Pam this large photo of grandma Lea with her family. Below that are other documents including a marriage certificate and a 1930 census. See full census for 1920 and 1930 on the Document Page. There was no census in…
Linguini with Clam Sauce
I just made this for friends and unfortunately forgot to take a picture… But I updated the recipe. Enjoy! Archie’s friend Cinque made his Linguini with Clam Sauce every Christmas. Many years ago (circa 1980), I was there for his Christmas party. You can see me…
Grandma’s Frying Batter
Batter for Frying Leah Battani Perugi Here is the basic batter used for frying zucchini, artichokes, shrimp, chicken and eggplant. Ingredients: 2 eggs 1.5 Tablespoons olive oil (you can use corn oil) 2/3 cup warm water ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup of flour Break the eggs…
Quick Artichoke Heart Orzo Dish
I decided to try something different than the artichoke torte I usually make with eggs. I’m sure there is a similar greek recipe for this but here is my version. It’s perfect for a week night. 3/4 bag frozen artichoke hearts from Whole Foods. Defrosted in…
Have you tried making cannolis?
Making cannolis is fun and easy if you buy the shells and make the filling at home. You will need a pastry bag or plastic bag with a hole cut in the corner to squeeze the filling into the shells from both sides. Great for parties! _______________From…
Ricotta Cheesecake
I saw this on TicTock on brazzitrattoria. Great for easy Easter dessert! This is his picture. My cake is in the oven! 6 eggs 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 tsp corn starch 2 cups sugar 3 pounds (48 oz) ricotta cheese Grease springform pan with spray or butter Set oven to…