the dark side of tomatoes
a personal essay on the politics of an Italian American family
an intro
It’s that time of year when many Italian American families get together to jar tomato sauce (passata di pomodoro.)
How could you not love the beautiful southern Italian tradition of jarring tomatoes in late summer? It’s a romantic experience, a colorful ode to generations before who jarred tomatoes to have a robust supply for the winter.
Even tod…
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