Today is my maternal grandmother, Antonina (Minnie) Butera Gallipoli's birthday.  "Nonnie" was a formidable woman - you didn't mess around with her!  She could be stern, there was no denying her intelligence, she was a very good cook and she made a great loaf of bread, nothing fancy, just great.   I can see her in her heather grey and blue plaid woolen skirt and a blouse.  She died when she was 93 years old.  For many reasons I can only hope to … [Read more...]