Subj : Shanks
To   : Ruth Haffly
From : Lee Lofaso
Date : Sat Jul 08 2023 16:44:39

Hello Ruth,

 RH> We never order spaghetti and meatballs when eating at an Italian place.

Italians do not serve guests spaghetti and meatballs.
Not together on the same plate, as that would be a sin that
can never be forgiven. But then, you've never been to any
restaurant or bar in Italy. Or Sicily. Or even in Sardinia.
So you wouldn't know.

 RH> They're so easy to do at home that they're a regular (not quite as often now
 RH> that our girls are out of the house) item  on the menu.

You don't even have a clue as to how to make Italian meatballs.
Or those made in Sicily. There are also meatless meatballs, which
taste just like those made with real meat. But you wouldn't know
that, either.

 RH> We prefer to get something that I don't make at home.

Real Italian (or Sicilian) meatballs should be one of them.
And trust me on this - nobody can eat just one.

 RH> OTOH, Steve's mom (and dad) always order spaghetti and meat balls.

You have got to be kidding me. And I suppose you are going to say
on the same plate. What a hilarious idea. Try doing that anywhre in
Italy, or in Sicily, and those two would be a laughingstock.

 RH> Once, while we were in Savannah, we talked Mom into ordering something
 RH> else--but Dad went with the usual.  (G)

Grits is a much safer choice in Georgia.

For Life,
Lee

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