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The Legacy and Cultural Significance of Italian Grocers
Food, Heritage, Lifestyle

The Legacy and Cultural Significance of Italian Grocers

Although it was a long time ago, the memories I have are still vivid – walking as a boy at my father's side on cool summer mornings, before the sun was up, at the Ontario Food Terminal in Toronto, visiting the farmers' stalls one after another, looking for the most succulent black cherries, the juiciest red haven peaches from the Niagara peninsula, the reddest radishes, and the crispest romaine lettuce from the Holland Marsh. The air was charged with the sounds of farmers eager to sell their truckloads of produce,…

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That Day on the Terrace

That Day on the Terrace

The commuter train was running a few minutes late. I texted Claudia to let her know. I was excited to…

A Review of Domenico Capilongo’s 1972

A Review of Domenico Capilongo’s 1972

In one sense, 1972 is an extension of some of Domenico Capilongo’s past work. Once again, Capilongo writes about growing…

Queen City

Queen City

The 1960s continued to see increasing numbers of Italians immigrating to Canada. Virtually all those who came, did so on…

Tree of Life

Tree of Life

SAPLING Sunday mornings, Mom attends mass at St. Ambrose Church while Dad takes me to High Park where I play…

The Anthropology of Fire

The Anthropology of Fire

“Since the house is on fire, let us warm ourselves.” (Italian proverb)   Monday, 9 a.m. Not writing. Dim, dreary…

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