~ WEEKLY SPECIALS ~
12-08 to 12-14
“SOUPS” 😊
Qt. $8.50 / Pt. $5.23 + Tax
*Turkey Rice* Greens & Beans*Italian Wedding
“SANGWITCHES” 😊
Large $14.15 / Small $9.45 + Tax
““Fun Guy Cheese Steak””
Beef or Chicken Chip Steak, Cooper, fried onions mushrooms
” “ALDO”
Chicken Cutlet, Broccoli rabe ,Aged Provolone
““Lombardi”
Eggplant Sundried Tomatoes Mozzarella Pesto,
“ DINNER SPECIALS” 😊 $18.88 each + Tax
*Monday –Kielbasa Cabbage and Potatoes
*Tuesday – Chicken rice casserole
* Wed – Onion Dijon Pork Chops/Roasted potatoes
*Thursday– Sausage Broccoli rabe cavatelli
Growing Up in the Butcher Shop: Chestnuts, Hazelnuts, Walnuts & Almonds
Castange, Nocciole, Noci & Madorle
Ciao Amici,
There is one after dinner serving we really enjoyed; the roasted assorted nuts. When Grandmom and Grandpop first opened up their shop, they roasted peanuts. The enticing aroma of the peanuts roasting enveloped the entire town. By roasting them, the natural oils are released and the flavor is brought to the for front; so delicious!
As we’d finish our dinner plates with the last dipping of bread, we took a break. By that time the arouma of the roasted nuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts, walnuts and almonds completely filled the house. The bowl filled with fresh fruit was placed on the table and with anticipation we waited for the warm roasted nuts to arrive. Every one grabbed their own nutcracker and napkin and we would just sit back, talk, tell jokes and basically just spend time together.
There is something about having to crack them yourself that slows the pace of the day. If the nuts were loose and fell out of the shell it seemed too easy and it felt less enjoyable.
I got so much pleasure from listening to all the stories told and the lessons they taught by hearing those stories. Perhaps you could say many of my memories growing up in the butcher shop came from those gatherings at the table over cracking nuts.
Back then we were in less of a hurry to leave the table. Now it appears that people tend to want to eat and then go watch television or go on the computer. Occasionly if there was something worrying you, it was then, there at the table where they would ask, “Josie que cosa è preoccupato di?” ( Joe, what are you worried about?) and the next thing I knew; I felt much better. You must crack the nuts before you can eat the kernel.
Deve fendersi i noci prima che può mangiare il nocciolo.
You must crack the nuts before you can eat the kernel.
Grazie,
Joe
- DeFranco and Daughters Catering & Deli
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To Our Valued Customers Updated Store Hours
Kitchen Closes 30minutes before Store closes
Please be aware Store hours may change without notice .
Monday 12/08 7 to 7
Tuesday 12/09 7 to 7
Wednesday 12/10 7 to 6
Thursday 12/11 7 to 6
Friday 12/12 Closed
Saturday 12/13 Closed
Sunday 12/14 7 to 3
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Thank you, Joe & Joelene