This book is a collection of special family recipes, as I remember them, from my husbands grandmother. Insightful quotations and thoughts that I have collected over the years and photogaphs from my work as a professional photographer.

The body of recipes are what my family refers to as La Povera Cucina, or the poor kitchen. They are neither gourmet or glamorous. They are, however, memorable. The kind of food that fills your heart as well as you belly.

If your heritage is Italian, you most certainly will be touched with memories of your families special La Povera Cucina dishes.