NONNA'S HOUSE - Jody Scaravella (epub)(Nonfiction)

Nonna’s House: Cooking and Reminiscing with the Italian Grandmothers of Enoteca Maria by Jody Scaravella
Year First Published: 2015
Category/Genre: Nonfiction, Cookbook, Memoir, Food & Culture

Nonna’s House is a unique blend of cookbook and memoir that celebrates the culinary wisdom and life stories of Italian grandmothers—nonne—who cook at Enoteca Maria, a beloved Staten Island restaurant founded by Jody Scaravella. Rather than hiring professional chefs, Scaravella invited Italian grandmothers from diverse regions to share their family recipes and traditions, creating a rotating roster of home cooks who bring authentic, regional Italian cuisine to life.

The book features over 100 recipes, ranging from classic favorites like gnocchi, risotto, and polenta to unique regional dishes such as cod with cauliflower, eggplant with chocolate, fig and nut crostata, and shrimp-stuffed swordfish rolls. Each recipe is accompanied by the nonna’s personal story, offering a window into her heritage, memories, and the special role food plays in family life.