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- 12 Aug 2009, 20:42
- Forum: Italian History & Culture
- Topic: Svingi?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 28173
Re: Svingi?
:P Yes, my Sicilian grandmother made them and then my aunt did until she was 94! Unfortunately she's gone but my wife thinks she has the recipe. Svingi(?) are similar to zeppoli but I think much better. We call them svingi too. :lol: There were several varieties, the ones with anchovies, another wit...
- 12 Aug 2009, 20:37
- Forum: Italian History & Culture
- Topic: Svingi?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 28173
Re: Svingi?
:P Yes, my Sicilian grandmother made them and then my aunt did until she was 94! Unfortunately she's gone but my wife thinks she has the recipe. Svingi(?) are similar to zeppoli but I think much better. We call them svingi too. :lol: There were several varieties, the ones with anchovies, another wit...
- 21 Jul 2009, 19:04
- Forum: Italian History & Culture
- Topic: Italian or Sicilian Military Uniforms
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14162
Re: Italian or Sicilian Military Uniforms
This is the photo of the soldier
- 21 Jul 2009, 18:27
- Forum: Italian History & Culture
- Topic: Italian or Sicilian Military Uniforms
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14162
Re: Italian or Sicilian Military Uniforms
My great grandfather was from Mussomeli, Sicily.
He was 60 years old in 1893 when he came to the USA.
I have tried to attach a .jpg of him but it doesn't appear to work for me?
He was 60 years old in 1893 when he came to the USA.
I have tried to attach a .jpg of him but it doesn't appear to work for me?
- 20 Jul 2009, 20:48
- Forum: Italian History & Culture
- Topic: Italian or Sicilian Military Uniforms
- Replies: 9
- Views: 14162
Italian or Sicilian Military Uniforms
:arrow: I have an old family photo that I believe was taken in 1850-1855. The man (I think is my great grandfather) has a military uniform with a large, single, 5 pointed star on the points of his collar (both sides). He has spurs and leather boots or leather over his shins down to his shoes. He has...
- 08 Apr 2009, 19:58
- Forum: Italian Genealogy
- Topic: How Do I....
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3597
How Do I....
Where do I go (look/contact) for birth certificates for family from Mussomeli , Sicily and Marineo , Sicily ? :roll: How do I find out information on Francesco Chiquito Messina and whether or not he was a Baron? :? An ancestor left money for my grandmother that was never collected, out of curiosity ...