Mama Julia Caesar Scalcione’s Kitchen



Southern Italian and All American recipe’s is what I am teaching specifically peasant food (povera cucina) and all American food since that is where I was born. That is my ancesty and what I grew up with.

Southern Italian food from Toritto in Puglia (Tritese food) Bari (Barese food) and Matera Basilicata (Matese food) where my family is from is simple . It is mostly vegan because people there could not afford meat except for a special Holiday. Located in the heart of the Mezzogiorno where people for the most part were indigent but the food is delicious.
Life was was hard for my family but we valued fresh green vegetables like broccoli rabe as a source of health and life . Cooking should be cheap delicious and quick using wholesome food that is simple to make for busy families

My beloved Father Phil Scalcione inspired in me a love of learning and a love of History and knowledge of my Italian ancestral home and a love of Italy in my heart