AUTHOR KATHERINE WILSON TO TALK ABOUT “ONLY IN NAPLES” AT JULY 23, 2017 PROGRAM
Author Katherine Wilson has a delightful story to tell and you can hear all about it at our fourth program of the year, which will be on July 23, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. in Casa Italiana. Katherine will talk about her life-changing experience when she first went to Naples, as a recent college graduate who planned to spend a few months there but ended up falling in love with a local guy. And, she fell in love with his family, especially the glamorous, wise woman who was to become her mother-in-law, and then fell in love with the city of Naples itself.
The author quotes Goethe as saying “see Naples and die,” to which she says, “I saw Naples and started to live.” She said she moved past the stereotypes of Naples and saw the chaotic, vibrant energy which she describes with humor and insight, in a way that reflects her training as a dramatic stage actress. It’s been 19 years since Katherine first went to Italy, where she lives now with her husband and children and where she works in television, film and stage.
While she is visiting her mother here, we will have the opportunity to hear her talk about her amazing adventures which she writes about in her book “Only in Naples: Lessons in Food and Famiglia from My Italian Mother-in-Law” (now published in paperback as “The Mother-in-Law Cure”). Copies of the book will be available for signing at the end of the meeting. Katherine’s talk will be preceded by a delicious lunch catered by one of everybody’s favorites, Osteria da Nino, with an opportunity to enjoy good food, good music and camaraderie with your family members and friends.
The delicious menu will include two appetizers -- arancini di riso (a Sicilian specialty) and cavolini di bruxelles croccante (crispy Brussels sprouts in beet puree and pistachios), pollo al funghi & florio Marsala, orecchiette salsiccio & broccoli rabe, Arborio risotto con asparagi & piselli, focaccia bread with basil pesto, mixed salad, and for dessert, Sicilian cannoli made with ricotta, pistachio, chocolate and candy orange peel. Beverages are included.
A raffle will be conducted with some wonderful prizes, the proceeds of which benefit the AMHS/NIAF scholarships. So please plan to join us for what we are sure will be a wonderful an afternoon. Your early reservations, by check or online via the AMHS website, would be very much appreciated. The deadline for paid reservations is July 19, 2017. We look forward to seeing you!!