CIAO BELLA!Italian-American Society of Tulsa Newsletter

Volume 7, Issue 9 settembre 2009MISSION: “The objective of the Society is to retain and promote the Italian language, culture, and heritage; to sponsor Italian-American cultural activities within the Society and community; to represent and advocate the interests of Italian-Americans; improve the relationship between the people of Italy and the United States; and to perform charitable works.”DISCLAIMER: IAST does not endorse or support the contents of the linked web sites. The linked web sites are only provided for information

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MESSAGGIO DEL PRESIDENTECari Amici,

Our first Caffé Italia Night was a complete success as we enjoyed some fine food, wine and fellowship at Villa Ravenna. The owners, Yani and Sergio Orioli, were very gracious and accommodating for our club. I look forward to trying some more dishes there soon.

Don’t worry if you missed the first one as you can always join us for the next one at Savastano’s on October 6th at 7 PM. If you haven’t been to Savastano’s, then you haven’t tasted Chicago style deep dish pizza. And, when I say deep dish…I mean DEEP DISH. A medium pizza is probably 2 inches thick with all that delicious cheese and pizza dough cooked to perfection. Mmmm Mmmm…I can just taste It now!

Mary Jo Tannehill has invited Carol Eames to give a presentation on Umbria, Italy’s Green Heart at the next dinner meeting on Sunday, Sept 27 th at 1:30 PM in McCarthy Hall. Can’t wait to see some more beautiful pictures of Italy!

Also, Phyllis Gargiulo would like to remind everyone that our Greek friends will be holding their annual Greek Festival that weekend starting on Thursday! Should be loads of fun as usual!

Distinti saluti,Vincenzo Sposato III

UPCOMING SOCIAL ACTIVITIIESLook for e-mails and announcements regarding the following events:

Caffé Italia Nights – Next one is at Savastano’s on Oct 6

Italian Movies – Next one is In Viaggio con Jack at Circle Cinema on Sept 22, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Dinner Meetings – Next one is Sept 27, 2009 at 1:30 with guest speaker Carol Eames who will present a visual tour of Umbria…see details below!

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE ==================1 Messaggio del Presidente

President’s Message2 Informazioni di IAST

Information of IAST3 Lo Sport Italiano

Italian Sport4-6 Le Notizie Italiane

Italian News7 Il Calendario

Calendar7 La Ricetta di Mese

Recipe of the Month

Italy has a resident foreign population of 1.27 million.

Victoria Santagata, Sergio Orioli and Vince Sposato III at the 1st Caffé Italia Night

Hey Cannen, say FORMAGGIO!

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SOCIETY OFFICERS FOR

2008-2009 YEARPresidentVince J. Sposato III 918.812.0410

Vice-PresidentJoAnn Sieber

SecretarySheri Agostini

TreasurerFrank Agostini

Sergeant-at-ArmsJoe Bianco, Jr

Board Members – Serve a 3-year termFran Bowley Victoria SantagataBetty Sposato Mary Jo Tannehill(vacant) (vacant)Newsletter EditorVince J. Sposato III 918.812.0410

DINNER MEETING The dinner meeting this month will be held at St Patrick Catholic Church, 204 E. 4th Street, Sand Springs, OK 74063 at 1:30 PM. For the September 27th

dinner meeting the main dish will be salsiccia (sausage). Everyone is asked to bring a main dish, a side item, bread or dessert to share with others.

Future Dates: October 25th, November 22nd and December 20th.

Italy's current constitution took effect January 1, 1948

ALTERNATE DIRECTIONS TO ST PATRICK CATHOLIC

CHURCH1. Head WEST on 21st Street.

2. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto W 23RD ST S.

3. Turn LEFT onto W 21ST ST S which become Avery Dr.

4. Turn LEFT onto OK-51/W HIGHWAY 51. Turn LEFT onto S HIGHWAY 97/OK-51 E/OK-97 N. Continue to follow OK-97 N.

5. Turn RIGHT onto W 2ND ST/W 2ND ST N/OK-97. Continue to follow W 2ND ST/W 2ND ST N.

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The president of Italy is a ceremonial figure.

63 BC: BORN - Augustus Caesar (Octavian), first Roman emperor.

Sep 241501: BORN - Gerolamo Cardano, Italian mathematician.

Sep 251493: Christopher Columbus embarked on his second voyage to the New World.

Sep 261687: The Parthenon was destroyed in the war between Turks and the Venetians.

Sep 281924: BORN - Marcello Mastroianni, Italian actor.48 BC: DIED - Roman general and politician Pompey the Great, murdered on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt.

Sep 291901: BORN - Enrico Fermi, Italian-born American physicist who helped create the first nuclear reactor.1911: Italy declared war on Turkey over possession of Tripoli.

ALGHEROLocated on the northwestern coast of the Island of Sardinia, Alghero is a popular tourist resort and a unique example of fusion of the Italian and Catalan cultures. Founded around 1102 by the Genoese Doria family as a fortified port, Alghero was ruled by the Doria for centuries until, in 1353, it was conquered by the Aragonese. The arrival of Catalan colonists in 1372 marked the beginning of its economic development, and the town was deeply transformed with the construction of important buildings, such as the Palazzo d'Albis (sixteenth century).

The Catalan influence in Alghero is evident still today: the street names in the old center appear in Catalan and Italian, and the local cuisine has a distinct Catalan touch. Furthermore, more than 20 percent of the Alghero population speaks a Catalan dialect as a first language, and about 90 percent have some understanding of it.

MANTUA: THE LITERATURE FESTIVAL

(FESTIVALETTERATURA)Every year, in a the first week of September, Mantua (Mantova) becomes the Italian capital of literature and hosts the Literature Festival (Festivaletteratura): five full days of readings, meetings with writers, shows, and concerts, where culture and literature become an enjoyable form of entertainment for book lovers off all ages. Italian and international writers and poets take part in literary meetings and speak with their readers in a casual environment, both during the event and around the streets of the city.

Festival-goers can also enjoy guided tours to admire the historical and cultural heritage of the city (which was an important center during the Italian Renaissance), see plays written by famous playwrights, attend poetry readings, and enjoy readings of various works in their original language.

THIS MONTH IN ITALIAN HISTORYSep 11923: BORN - Rocky Marciano, Italian-American world heavyweight boxer who retired undefeated.

Sep 231 BC: Roman leader Octavian defeated the alliance of Mark Antony and Cleopatra, queen of Egypt in a naval battle in the Ionian Sea. This put the Roman world under Octavian's control and he became the first Roman emperor as Augustus Caesar.1751: Julian calendar replaced in Britain and its colonies with the Gregorian calendar, adjusted so that the following day was September 14 and New Year's Day moved from March 25 to January 1.

Sep 31970: DIED - Vince Lombardi, Italian-American pro football coach.1991: DIED - Frank Capra, Italian-American motion-picture director.

Sep 4476: Last emperor of the western Roman Empire, Romulus Augustus, was deposed by Odoacer, a German barbarian. Odoacer declared himself king of Italy, but later recognized Emperor Zeno of the east as the Roman ruler.1968: BORN - Michael Piazza, American professional baseball player.

Sep 6394: Theodosius became sole ruler of Italy after defeating Eugenius at the Battle of the River Frigidus.

Sep 81504: Michelangelo's 13-foot marble statue of David was unveiled in Florence, Italy.

Sep 9Italy: Salerno Day (Allied landing).337: Constantine's three sons, already Caesars, added the title of Augustus. Constantine II and Constans share the west while Constantius II takes control of the east.

Sep 131943: Otto Skorzeny, Adolf Hitler's commando leader, kidnapped Fascist leader Benito Mussolini, rescuing him from the Italian resistance forces that held him in a villa in the Abruzzi Mountains.

Sep 141321: DIED - Dante Alighieri, Italian author, poet, philosopher, and political thinker.

Sep 151784: First ascent in a hydrogen balloon was achieved by Italian Vincenzo Lunardi in England.53 AD: BORN - Trajan, 13th Roman emperor.

Sep 181961: BORN - Italian-American actor James Gandolfini ("The Sopranos"), in Westwood, New Jersey.

Sep 201947: DIED - Former New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia.

Sep 2119 BC: DIED - Virgil, Roman poet.

Sep 221929: BORN - Tommy Lasorda, Italian-American professional baseball manager, coach, pitcher.

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2009/2010 Italian Serie AStandings as of 09/22/2009

CLUB GP W L D GD PTSSampdoria 4 4 0 0 7 12Juventus 4 4 0 0 7 12Internazionale 4 3 1 0 7 10Genoa 4 3 0 1 3 9Parma 4 2 1 1 0 7Fiorentina 4 2 1 1 0 7Lazio 4 2 1 1 0 7AC Milan 4 2 1 1 -2 7Bari 4 1 3 0 3 6Chievo Verona 4 2 0 2 2 6AS Roma 4 2 0 2 0 6Udinese 4 1 2 1 0 5Palermo 4 1 1 2 -1 4Napoli 4 1 1 2 -2 4Siena 4 1 0 3 -3 3Bologna 4 0 2 2 -3 2Livorno 4 0 2 2 -4 2Catania 4 0 1 3 -4 1Cagliari 4 0 1 3 -4 1Atalanta 4 0 0 4 -6 0Champions League: 1st , 2nd , 3rdChampions League qualifying: 4thEuropa League: 5th , 6thRelegation: 18th , 19th , 20th

ANCELOTTI: ITALY CAN LEARN FROM PREMIER

LEAGUEChelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that he hopes Italian football can shed violence and racism in favour of a positive image similar to the English Premier League.

"In Italy we still have violence, so I hope that it will change soon," Ancelotti told the club website. "That people go to the stadium to see an exciting match, like in England, and to support their team - not using violence and racist taunts towards the players."

The 50-year-old Italian spent all of his playing and coaching career in Serie A before a switch from AC Milan to Chelsea in June.

Racist abuse is not uncommon in Italy, last season Juventus were ordered to play a league game behind closed doors after some spectators taunted Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli.

"People go to the stadium to see a spectacle (in England). In Italy unfortunately it isn't like that. People there don't have this sense for spectacle," Ancelotti added.

"It is something nice and interesting to see here (in England). I like it because all the stadiums are full and work very well. It's a very positive experience."

ITALY 2:0 BULGARIAItaly took a giant step towards World Cup qualification by beating Bulgaria in Turin.

Fabio Grosso opened the scoring in the 11th minute before his Juventus team-mate Vincenzo Iaquinta doubled the Azzurri's lead shortly before half-time.

The outcome sees the world champions go four points clear at the top of Group Eight and leaves them needing just a point away to second-placed Republic of Ireland in October to go through.

The Italians looked much improved from their fortunate 2-0 triumph over Georgia on Saturday and closer to the sort of form which took them to the world title in 2006.

Having struggled in front of goal in their last four games, boss Marcello Lippi opted to start with Alberto Gilardino alongside Iaquinta up front, relegating Giuseppe Rossi to the bench.

The Azzurri enjoyed a strong start and Claudio Marchisio came close to opening the scoring in the fourth minute but his close-range effort was met by a fine save from Bulgaria goalkeeper Dimitar Ivankov.

It was not long before the Italians broke the deadlock, however.

An inspired Grosso, playing in his new home stadium having joined Juve from Lyon last week, exchanged a one-two with Andrea Pirlo before firing a left-footed volley from 12 yards past Ivankov.

The Azzurri should have made it 2-0 shortly after when Iaquinta latched onto Gianluca Zambrotta's cross but pulled his shot wide.

The visitors should have equalised on 26 minutes but Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon produced a stunning save from Stiliyan Petrov's close-range header.

On the half-hour mark, the head of Iaquinta met Pirlo's free-kick but his effort went high over the crossbar.

Shortly after, Iaquinta latched onto Pirlo's cross but his header too was off target. Italy continued to surge forward and their efforts were rewarded five minutes before the break.

Iaquinta played a one-two with Gilardino and then lashed a diagonal shot past Ivankov. Bulgaria responded well and Chavdar Yankov tried his luck from distance but his blast went wide in what was the last chance of the first half.

The visitors almost reduced the deficit after the restart but Stiliyan Petrov's header from Martin Petrov's cross went just high over the bar.

Lippi made his first substitution on the hour mark, with Rossi replacing Gilardino. Rossi twice tested Ivankov with two powerful strikes which the keeper saved. At the other end, Buffon was forced to fully stretch to clear Blagoy Georgiev's fierce free-kick.

Shortly after, Marchisio found no takers for his dangerous low cross towards the far post. With 15 minutes remaining, Dimitar Berbatov got past his marker, surged inside the area and fired inches high over the crossbar.

Georgiev then tried his luck from long range but his shot flew high over the bar and Italy held on for their sixth victory in qualifying. The result leaves Stanimir Stoilov's side third in the pool, eight points behind Italy with two games remaining.

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CASTELLO DI VENEREERICE, SICILY

The Castello di Venere, the Castle of Venus, is located in the medieval city of Erice. Orginally known to its founders and the Greeks as Eryx, the city stands atop Mount Erice, around 750 meters above sea level, overlooking the city of Trapani. Erice has a long history as a spirtual center, home to many churches, temples and convents.

Since the ancient times, Erice has been associated with the worship of the goddess of fruitfulness, starting with the Phoenician Astarte, then the Greek Aphrodite, and finally the Roman Venus. Not only does Erice have a delightful medieval ambience and splendid location, it contains many great restaurants that specialize in the local fare of seafood and couscous.

GRAND CANAL AND SANTA MARIA DELLA SALUTE - VENICE

The Grand Canal of Venice is often referred to as the Champs-Elysées of Italy. Lined with rococo palaces and baroque and Gothic churches, as well as everyday markets and shops, the infamous waterway that once ruled the world of commerce remains a vibrant, bustling metropolis to this day.

The canal is 76 yards at its widest and is never less than 40 yards wide, making it plenty big enough to accommodate the ever-increasing number of gondolas, public ferries, water taxis that transport the thousands of tourists who flock to this romantic city each year. The location of the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, more commonly referred to as simply the Salute, makes it one of the most photographed churches in Italy.

75 AFRICAN MIGRANTS FEARED DROWNED OFF

ITALYROME, Italy (CNN) -- Up to 75 migrants are missing and feared dead after a harrowing 20-day journey from northern Africa to Europe, a United Nations agency said Friday. Authorities in Italy rescued five Eritrean nationals Thursday in the waters off an Italian island. Survivors said that up to 75 other migrants, mostly fellow Eritreans, died as they tried to reach Europe, said Andrej Mahecic, a spokesman for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees.

"We are shocked by the accounts ... from five Eritreans who are allegedly the only survivors from a boat that set out from Libya 20 days ago," Mahecic said Friday. "The survivors are in very poor health and were taken to Italy for treatment."

Italian authorities Friday were patrolling the waters off Lampedusa, an island in the Mediterranean Sea roughly half way between Sicily and North Africa. About 80 migrants were aboard the boat when it ran out of fuel and got lost about two days into the journey, said Laura Boldrini, also with the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees.

She said she based her information on accounts that a survivor provided to one of her colleagues on Lampedusa. After some people on the boat got sick and died, the others dumped their bodies into the sea for fear of also getting sick, Boldrini said.

Several migrants screamed for help in English when their boat passed other vessels, but only one fishing boat stopped to give the migrants some food and water, Boldrini said, citing the account that a survivor provided to her colleague. Those reports alarmed

the U.N. refugee agency. "This is contrary to the long-standing maritime tradition of rescue at sea" Mahecic said.

Italian police in Rome confirmed that naval officers rescued five Eritreans off the coast of Lampedusa, but they declined to provide additional details. The number of illegal immigrants traveling to Italy and other European destinations has increased in recent years, with many Africans fleeing faltering economies and repressive regimes for the chance of a better future.

Lampedusa has seen arrivals of illegal immigrants double in recent years, from 14,855 in 2005 to 30,657 last year, according to the Italian Interior Ministry. In the first eight months of this year, though, the number of illegal immigrants arriving at Lampedusa declined compared with the past few years, with 7,567 arrivals recorded through August 19, according to Interior Ministry figures.

TUNING IN TO TASTY ITALYBy Rick Steves

(Tribune Media Services) -- Recently when I was in Tuscany, a region fiercely proud of its beef, I sunk my teeth into a carnivore's dream come true. In a stony cellar, under one long, tough vault, I joined a local crowd for dinner. An open fire in the far back of the vault powered the scene. Flickering in front of the flames was a gurney, upon which lay a huge hunk of beef. Like a blacksmith in hell, Giulio -- a lanky man in a T-shirt -- hacked at the beef with a cleaver, lopping off a steak every few minutes. In a kind of mouth-watering tango, he pranced past the boisterous tables of customers, holding a raw slab of beef on butcher's paper like a tray of drinks. Giulio presented the slabs to each table of diners, telling them the weight and price (the minimum was about $40) and getting their OK to cook it.

He'd then dance back to the inferno and cook the slab: seven minutes on one side, seven on the other. There's no asking how you'd like it done; this is the way it is done. And about 15 minutes later, you got your steak. Giulio's place -- Osteria dell'Acquacheta in Montepulciano -- was just one of many Italian dining experiences I had on my trip. Afterward, I came up with some theories about eating out in Italy. While I've never liked putting up with TV noise when grabbing a simple meal in Italy, I now realize that when an eatery has the TV playing, it's often because it's where the local workers drop by to eat ... and that indicates a low price and a good value. Beware of cheap eateries that sport big color photos of pizza and piles of different pastas. They have no kitchens and simply microwave disgusting, prepackaged food. Unless you like lasagna with ice in the center, avoid these.

Some restaurants have self-serve antipasti buffets, offering a variety of cooked appetizers spread out like a salad bar (pay per plate, not weight; usually costs about $11). A plate of antipasti combined with a pasta dish makes a healthy, affordable, interesting meal. An "enoteca" (wine bar) is a popular, fast, and inexpensive option for lunch. Surrounded by the city's office crowd, you can get a fancy salad, plate of meats and cheeses, and a glass of fine wine (check the blackboard for the day's selection and price per glass -- and go for the top end). Some of my favorite Italian eating experiences have been at wine bars.

Italy's no-smoking rules are working, but they've caused some bars to stop serving drinks earlier than before the ban went into effect. Now that bars have to be smoke-free, young drinkers who want a cigarette take their drinks outside. Their noise disturbs the neighbors -- who didn't hear the action back when people stayed (and smoked) inside. In Italy, when neighbors complain, bars

The prime minister serves as the head of government and is the one who runs the country.

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Since October 1946, the national anthem of Italy has been Inno de Memeli.

Ciao Bella! 6The Italian flag is green, white, and red.

** OCTOBER 6th from 7-9 pm **2nd CAFFÉ ITALIA NIGHT

SAVASTANO’SThe Savastano’s Philosophy

Benvenuto! Welcome to our unique, little slice of Chicagoland in Bixby. At Savastano’s, we believe that great restaurants – like great pizzas and pastas – start with quality ingredients like doughs, meats, and specialty sauces made daily using beloved family recipes and vine-ripened, fresh packaged, preservative free tomatoes. We top off every meal with unsurpassed service and atmosphere, so you’ll find Savastano’s always enjoyable, always memorable – simply a favorite place to enjoy with friends and family.Owner: Frank SavastanoNew Address is across from the Spirit Bank Event Center:8211 E Regal PlSuite 109Tulsa, OK 74133918-369-9387

RSVP to reserve your seatVictoria Santagata918-724-7403italiantulsagirl@yahoo.com

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comply. Restaurants parked on famous squares generally serve bad food at high prices to tourists. Locals eat better at lower-rent locales. Family-run places operate without hired help and can offer cheaper meals. Good restaurants don't open for dinner before 7 p.m.

While I pride myself in not needing to dress up to enjoy a good restaurant, there is a limit. I was in a restaurant recently where a couple of American travelers made me get my notebook out and jot down, "Even in a modest trattoria, shorts and T-shirts look goofy at dinner."

I've realized I should stay away from restaurants famous for inventing a pasta dish. Alfredo (of fettuccini fame) and Carbonara (of penne fame) are both Roman restaurants -- and they're both much more famous than they are good. One of my favorite Italian specialties isn't even on the menu -- the conversations with other customers. In Rome, I talked about dessert with a man at a nearby table. He told me how his grandfather always said, in the local dialect, "The mouth cannot be finished until it smells of cows." The rustic foodie meant you must finish the meal with cheese.

"La vita e bella" ... life is good in Italy. And the good life seems, like the cuisine, simple. Locals are really into the "marriage" of correct foods. An older wine needs a stronger cheese. Only a tourist would pull the fat off the prosciutto. To me, Italian cuisine is a symphony -- the ingredients are the instruments. The quality is important ... but even good instruments can be out of tune. The marriage of the ingredients is what provides the tonality. When things are in tune, you taste it.

Rick Steves writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. E-mail him at rick@ricksteves.com, or write to him c/o P.O. Box 2009, Edmonds, Wash. 98020.

ITALIAN FOLK ART FEDERATION OF AMERICA

Register for the 2009 IFAFA Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada!2009 Las Vegas Conference Information and Registration Form

Italian Folk Art Federation of America (IFAFA)October 16-17, 2009

Held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino2901 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas, NV 89109

www.rivierahotel.com - (800) 634-6753Hotel rooms are $99 per night. The direct phone line to reserve your room is 800-634-6753. Please mention ‘Italian Folk Art Federation of America’ when reserving in order to get this rate. This is necessary to keep our conference registration fees low!

Registration and Conference Information: The conference fee includes all workshops for Friday and Saturday, two lunches and the Festa Folcloristica Italiana dinner dance. Both Friday and Saturday workshops will include morning and afternoon sessions. There will be dance workshops for both performance and social dancing. Other workshops will feature folk music, various instrumentation, and other cultural topics. We will have instructors from Italy. More details about workshops will be in the next issue of Tradizioni.  

If you are registering for your entire group, you must submit a separate registration for each person. Alternatively, you may download and complete the Excel spreadsheet linked below. Once complete, please return via email to Meri at the email address below.

If you would prefer to pay by check, please download and complete one of the registration forms below, and send to Meri with a check for the appropriate amount, payable to IFAFA.

Questions? Call Meri at (702) 327-9386 or email italianfolk@lycos.com

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anticostituzionalmente (anticonstitutionally) is described as the longest Italian word in common use.

The colors of the Italian flag represent three virtues: hope (green), faith (white), and charity (red).

SAUSAGE & PEPPERS IN RED WINE SAUCESausage and peppers are an important part of Italian holiday family buffets. From among the lasagna, pasta, and porchetta, everyone always gravitated to this traditional dish. An afternoon of abundansa would not be complete without sausage and peppers eaten with a hearty Italian roll. This is easy to make and it can sit in a crock pot for hours and still taste great.

INGREDIENTS: 4 lbs. Italian sweet & hot sausage combined. Hot Italian turkey sausage is great for this ¼ cup minced garlic 2 tablespoons fresh chopped sweet basil 2 medium onions chopped 8-10 red and green Bell Peppers, seeded and loosely chopped ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons of olive oil ½ cup of semi-sweet red table wine 1 large can of diced tomatoes 1 large can crushed tomatoes

__________ SEPTEMBER settembre_________September 8th – 1st MONTHLY CAFFÉ ITALIA NIGHT @ VILLA RAVENNA – 7pm-9pm

September 9th – IAST Board of Directors Meeting, 6:00pm, at Leon’s on Brookside.

September 22nd – IN VIAGGIO CON JACK at Circle Cinema at 7:00 PM

September 27th – Monthly IAST Dinner Meeting at 1:30 PM in McCarthy Hall at St. Patrick Church in Sands Springs.

__________ NOVEMBER novembre _________November 3rd – 3rd MONTHLY CAFFÉ ITALIA NIGHT @ TBDNovember 11th – IAST Board of Directors Meeting, 6:00pm, Call Vince for details if you want to come to the meeting.

November 22nd – Monthly IAST Dinner Meeting at 1:30 PM at St. Patrick Church in Sands Springs.

TBA – Circle Cinema Italian Movie Night

____________ OCTOBER ottobre ___________October 6th – 2nd MONTHLY CAFFÉ ITALIA NIGHT @ SAVASTANO’S – 7pm-9pm

October 14th – IAST Board of Directors Meeting, 6:15pm at Joann Sieber’s house. Call Vince for details if you want to come to the meeting.

October 25th – Monthly IAST Dinner Meeting at 1:30 PM at St. Patrick Church in Sands Springs.

TBA – Circle Cinema Italian Movie Night

__________ DECEMBER dicembre __________December 1st – 4TH MONTHLY CAFFÉ ITALIA NIGHT & TBDDecember 9th – IAST Board of Directors Meeting, 6:00pm, Call Vince for details if you want to come to the meeting.

December 20th – Monthly IAST Dinner Meeting at 1:30 PM at St. Patrick Church in Sands Springs.

TBA – Circle Cinema Italian Movie Night

PREPARATION:In a large frying pan, fry sausage on medium high heat until well done. Drain grease when completed. Too much grease will overwhelm the rest of the ingredients. Cut up cooked sausage into 1-2 inch pieces. In a large sauce pan, add the olive oil and cook the onions until they are slightly translucent. Then add the sausage, bell peppers, garlic, basil, fresh ground pepper, wine, diced tomatoes, and crushed tomatoes.

Simmer to start on medium heat, and reduce to low heat after 10 to 15 minutes. Cooking slowly allows the flavors to blend. Taste the flavoring before you finish the recipe. You will develop your own seasoning tastes. The sausage is already aggressively seasoned, so I suggest that you do not add any salt. When the peppers are soft, it is ready to serve.

Transfer the mixture to a crock pot set on low to serve buffet style. Add 1/2 cup of water to keep it hydrated if the mixture becomes too dry. A hearty Italian role is a great complement for this traditional Italian dish. If desired, warm rolls slightly in the oven before serving.

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