Brooklyn Italian: A Memoir Of Recipes Of Days Gone By (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781546966685)

P.C. Marotta is an American author who is known for her books about family, cooking and Williamsburg Brooklyn. She has been cooking since she can remember helping her mom in the kitchen and watching her grandmother cook. "Back in 1963 when I was born, there were no celebrity cooks on television or social media. Learning to cook meant watching and asking questions." Her family first settled in Williamsburg Brooklyn in February 1898 to 2002. Cooking and gathering around the table is a big part of the Italian tradition and the recipes in this book were created out of necessity to feed large families during hard times and of course holidays. Authentic Italian recipes and the stories that keep the traditions alive from generation to generation. Ms. Marotta has been featured in numerous magazines and newspapers including being named Cook of The Week by the Chicago Daily Herald. Her credits also include television and radio shows. Other works include, Brooklyn Italian: Remembering Williamsburg, In My Mother's Kitchen and a series of educational children's books with illustrator, A.L. Houghton. When not writing her own books, she enjoys sculpting, speaking engagements and cooking. She offers web development and ghost writing services.