1 L’OSSERVATORE LANCASTRIANO NOVEMBER, 2016 Visit us at: www. lancaster-italian-cultural-society.org The Newsletter of the Event Flyer Inside Lancaster Italian Cultural Society www. lancaster-italian-cultural-society.org Volume 18  Issue 4 November 2016 L’Osservatore Lancastriano that we served 455 dinners at George Belforti and the event! The dinner was a very social was told to follow it, and we would be and fun event that included our fine. It was a good instruction manual, members, and many from the Lancaster but like all “how to” books, it is just not community that love “home cooked that easy. spaghetti and meatballs,” and want to Our current board of directors help raise money for our scholarship embraced the event and worked program. diligently to get all of the tasks A little history of the event is in order. completed. I was a bit worried as we When Jennie DiCola was LICS got closer to the dinner, as this was like president nine years ago, she wanted to having a restaurant opening, and no one increase the funds to the scholarship had restaurant experience, except for President’s Message program. Up to that time, Michael Ann Marie Petrone. It reminded me of Ciao a tutti, Mastromatteo, also a former LICS one of the chef shows on TV where you president, was gifting $1,000 a year to didn’t know if you were up to the My wife, Ann, and I wish you Buon LICS for the program. Mike passed challenge. Thankfully, the old team Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo! away this year, and we will miss him came back one more time to help us 2016 has been a great year for LICS. and appreciate his leadership and out, and I cannot thank them enough. Our membership increased from 198 to generosity. 222 families/households from this time Back to the story… Jennie last year, the newsletter is now printed asked the board of directors in color, and we’ve had great trips and if anyone had any ideas fun events, including the Summer about a fundraiser. Then Picnic, which featured our first Ferrari board member Charlie car to show there. I sincerely appreciate Criniti, our previous LICS all of the time and outstanding efforts president, suggested a of our Board of Directors this year, and spaghetti dinner as a I thank you, the members, for your fundraiser. The idea took participation. Viva Italia! flight and from March to Grazie, October that year the board Rudy DeLaurentis and spaghetti dinner      committee put together the Spaghetti Dinner Update first dinner. It was a great th success and it got better On Saturday, October 15 , 2016, we every year after that. Above: Frank DiCola, Dave Lombardo & Jim V. Lombardo hosted the 9th Annual Spaghetti Dinner But I’m going to thank them again right at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. This year, when I became president, I had the responsibility for the dinner. now. First, the kitchen team: For the last 9 years, with your help, we The committee that had done the work Chef Dave Lombardo, Jim V. have raised thousands of dollars for our for all of the previous years needed a Lombardo, Frank and Stephanie Scholarship and Art Awards. We break, so we recruited some new DiCola started cooking around 7 AM sent 2 tickets to each volunteers. I was given a binder with all and worked until 7 PM in order to serve member/household, as well the Bocce of the procedures and timetables from the 455 dinners. They cooked over 120 teams’ players. I am happy to report Jennie DiCola, Frank Provanzo and 2 L’OSSERVATORE LANCASTRIANO NOVEMBER, 2016 Visit us at: www.lancaster-italian-cultural-society.org pounds of pasta, donated by Russo’s, Associates, Hot -Z-, Lancaster contributed baked sale treats to the along with 1,000 meatballs, also from Mortgage Co., M&T Bank, Pasquale’s fundraiser. The bake sale table was Russo’s. The 30 gallons of tomato Italian Garden & Pizzeria, Rodgers & manned by Pat LaBarbera, Louise sauce was prepared and donated by Associates, Wiley’s Pharmacy. Ross and Ann DeLaurentis. The Lombardo’s Restaurant. Also, our In-Kind Donations: COSTCO homemade biscotti, and many gratitude to the past kitchen chefs Paul Wholesale Club, Charles F. Snyder cookies, cakes and brownies raised Lombardo, Joe Ricupero and Jay Funeral Home, Dart Container Corp., over $400. Thank you to all who Provanzo. Giant Food Stores (Locations: provided the baked sale goods! Centerville Dinner Attendees: Rd.,Columbia Ave., Committee co-chairs Ann Marie Fruitville Pk., Lititz Petrone, Peter Byrne and Don Spica Pk.), Kegel’s wish to express their gratitude to all Produce, who were part of this wonderful Lombardo’s Italian- fundraiser. The 455 dinner patrons American who enjoyed dinner with us deserve a Restaurant, resounding thanks for supporting Pasquale’s Italian LICS. Without you, we could not Garden & Pizzeria, have raised over $6,500, which will Russo’s Italian allow us to sponsor three $2,000 Food & Market, scholarships and Art Awards for Saint John 2017! Neumann Catholic Finally , after many years of support Church, Sauder’s for the fundraiser, we lost 3 sponsors Eggs, Scheid Left to right: Tony Lombardo, Kim and Valerio Casonato this year. So, we sincerely thank Produce, Stauffer’s Fulton Bank, Mount Joy Wire Corp. Spaghetti Dinner Volunteers: of Kissel Hill, Turkey Hill Dairy, Weis and Heartland Builders, Inc. for their Angela Alessio, George & Patsy Markets (Locations: Manheim Pk., past support and wish them continued Belforti, Eric Belsky & Dana Millersville Pk., Stony Battery Rd.). Sutherland, Anita Bomberger, Bill & success. Bake Sale Contributors: Roseann Bozochovic, Denise Bunting, There were over 50 members who      Jay & Anne Butterfield, Peter Byrne, Frank Carano, Valerio & Kim Casonato, Bob & Joann Castello, Charlie & Criniti, Rudy & Ann DeLaurentis, Frank & Stephanie DiCola, Helen Ebersole, Jim & Phyllis Eckenroth, Greg & Valerie Faiola, Loretta Garrett, Erin Graybill, Jessica Graybill, Kayla Graybill, Theresa Graybill, Jim & Kate Guerra, Sylvia Handwerk, Steve, Judy & Mark Iovino, Tom & Pat LaBarbera, Bob & Rosemary LaFata, Lou & Joyce Loiseau, Dave & Barbara Lombardo, Jim & Stephany Lombardo, Tony & Terri Lombardo, David & Janice Longer, Ann Marie Petrone, Frank & Linda Provanzo, Louise Ross, Nick & Judy Siviglia, Don Spica, Bill & Pat Valenzo, Kathy Valeri & Granddaughters, Peyton & Lainey Groff, and John & Dee Viscardi. Sponsors - $200 Donations: Avis Rent Left to right: Jim Eckenroth, George Belforti, Phyllis Eckenroth, Patsy Belforti, Ann Marie Petrone & Steve Iovino -A-Car, Benecon, G.J. Palmieri, D.D.S. 3 L’OSSERVATORE LANCASTRIANO NOVEMBER, 2016 Visit us at: www.lancaster-italian-cultural-society.org Fun adult and children costume Membership Report Officers contests, games and prizes, with music As of November 2016, we have 222 President - Rudy DeLaurentis and dancing to enjoy by a local DJ! members/families. Phone: 717-392-0606 Carnevale 2017 Welcome New Members! Vice President - Steve Iovino Angela L. Alessio Phone: 717-625-2838 Sandy J. & Joe Bomberger Treasurer - David Ferruzza Dolores DePeter Dannecker Phone: 717-569-6909 Debra A. Keller Alberto & Melanie Mancini Secretary - Janice Longer Mike & Bobbi Mattiace Phone: 717-529-6612 Eileen & Jim Obrochta Committees and Directors Marianna Periandi Cultural Bonnie & Gary Williams Helen Ebersole (717-393-3663) Thank you for joining our family! Nella Seward (717-522-5356) Education Get Well Wishes to: Louise Ross (717-397-8630) Jennie DiCola Trips - Dee Viscardi (717-560-0798)      Anna Molony Website/Historian/Newsletter Christmas Party Ann Byrne Rudy DeLaurentis (717-392-0606) Sunday, December 11 th , is the LICS Our Condolences to: Hospitality/Newsletter Christmas Party at the Eden Resort. Ann Marie Petrone (717-393-8271) Janice Reick and Family on the passing Back by popular demand is singer Chris of her sister, Jeanette Holtry. Membership Poje. If you attended last year, you will Anita Bomberger (717- 569-2724) remember an exciting and entertaining Dr. Justin and Susan Cappiello and Scholarship performance. This year, Chris will Family on the passing of his mother, Steve Iovino (717-625-2838) include some audience favorites and Gloria Cappiello. Advertising & Public Relations Christmas songs, in addition to new Dennis and Betty Jo Grimm on the Rosemary LaFata (717-569-5200) songs in the program. passing of her brother, Joseph McCord. Spaghetti Dinner Please see the attached flyer for more Debra and Jerry McDonald and Family Don Spica (717-575-4603) details, and we hope to see you there. on the passing of their grandson, Evan Peter Byrne (717-393-6700) Church. Ann Marie Petrone (717-393-8271) James V. and Stephany Lombardo on Summer Picnic the passing of her brother, Stephen Helen Ebersole (717-393-3663) Phyllis Eckenroth (717-669-5489) Kerek. Congratulations to: Carnevale News Leonard and Millie Sloane on For 2017, we are bringing back th celebrating their 70 Wedding Carnevale, so please mark your st Anniversary on August 31 . calendars. We are hosting an afternoon Charles “Chad” Snyder III and Lee masquerade party at Acorn Farms in Shand on their marriage on October Mount Joy, PA. It will be a special th 29 . Chad is the son of Charles “Chip” Party: Our Carnevale Family Event ,      SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2017 and Doreen Snyder. Italian Expressions: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Members’ Bravo (Well Done): children and grandchildren are free (up “La buona moglie fa il buon marito.” A Glenn Ebersole was inducted into the to age 12), and there will be a special good wife makes a good husband. “Chi Elizabethtown Area High School’s children’s menu. The adult menu is a non fa, non falla.” Those who do Athletic Hall of Fame in a ceremony delicious Italian food theme buffet. nothing make no mistakes. held on October 7 th . BYOB.           4 L’OSSERVATORE LANCASTRIANO NOVEMBER, 2016 Visit us at: www.lancaster-italian-cultural-society.org ITALIAN 1 bay leaf into the whipped cream until by: James J. Lombardo 1 thick strip lemon peel, including combined, spoon over the espresso and Italy is known for many things: , white pith serve with a cookie, if you like. romance, food, panoramic scenery, Combine the spirits, sugar and bay leaf antiquity, and history. When it comes to in a heatproof container and heat using , however, its world renown the steam wand on the expresso coffees called espresso and machine. Pour into a short glass, have become a part of everyday life just reserving the bay leaf for garnish. Then about everywhere. Even so, what is not carefully place the lemon peel on top of commonly known is that there are the spirits and set the glass under the varieties of Italian coffees, several of so the espresso pours which are particular to select regions. onto the lemon, a technique that allows In Italy, you can order espresso in a the espresso to “float” on top of the Negroni “AJ” from Florence number of ways: corto (a single shot), . Insert the bay leaf and serve. (a bigger shot), caffé macchiato Salento-Style (Caffé in Negroni, invented in Florence circa (coffee with a splash of milk or foam), Ghiaccio Salentina) 1919, consists of a shot of espresso added to a classic Italian and, of course, the classic cappuccino. Another style coffee popular in the resulting in a pleasing hint of bitterness In addition, specialty coffee are Salento province of the Puglia region and added depth of flavor and aroma. served in various regions of Italy which consists of a shot of espresso served are seldom found here in the United over ice sweetened with homemade Ingredients for 1 serving: States. A sampling of these coffees almond syrup. Invented in the 1950’s, 1 ounce sweet would include the following: it is still one of southern Italy’s most 1 ounce popular summer drinks. 1 ounce Ingredientss for 1 quart: 1 shot freshly brewed hot espresso Homemade almond syrup Orange slice 2 pounds blanched almonds Lemon peel 4 cups water Fill a short chilled glass with lots of ice. 8 ounces granulated sugar Pour the ingredients into the glass and Grind the almonds, a little at a time, in stir well. Top with hot espresso. a food processor slowly adding water Garnish with orange slice and lemon throughout until a homogenous paste is peel. formed. Let rest for 3 to 6 hours, Espresso in a Shaker (Caffé stirring occasionally, and then strain ) through a fine cheese cloth. Discard the One of Italy’s most popular ways to almonds. Stir in the sugar until enjoy iced coffee north of Rome is Galleggiante Float - Galleggiante is a dissolved. Store in a sealed container in shakerato, hot espresso shaken with ice three layer espresso float. This hot the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks before in a cocktail shaker, then strained into a is popular in Tuscany, serving. martini glass. particularly in the province of Lucca. It Creamy Espresso Slushy - Ingredients for 1 serving: consists of a shot of espresso, which (L’ Freddo) 1 shot freshly brewed espresso “floats” over warm spirits, and is Ingredients for 2 servings: infused with an aromatic bay leaf Sugar syrup which creates three distinct layers: 2 long shots espresso Combine the freshly brewed espresso, spirits, espresso and its crema. Believe 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, plus more sweeten to taste with sugar syrup, and 3 it or not, the bay leaf adds a to taste to 4 ice cubes into a cocktail shaker. surprisingly delightful aroma to the 1 cup whipped cream Shake vigorously until cold for about espresso flavor. Here are the directions 2 savoiardi or other cookies, optional 10 seconds. Strain into a martini glass. in case you would like to experiment. Put the hot espresso and sugar in a Open the shaker, and using a spoon, Ingredients, per serving: shaker with several ice cubes and shake remove the coffee foam, placing a little until cold. Divide half of the strained on top. Serve immediately. 2 tablespoons each rum, and cold espresso between 2 martini (This article is continued on the following Sassolino glasses. Stir the remaining cold page.) 1 heaping tablespoon granulated sugar 5 L’OSSERVATORE LANCASTRIANO NOVEMBER, 2016 Visit us at: www.lancaster-italian-cultural-society.org As a side note, , the famous American Coffee Company, is scheduled to open 2 coffee bars in Milan in 2017. Howard Schultz, Starbucks CEO, visited Milan in 1980 and said it inspired him to bring “the romance and theater” of Italian coffee houses back to the USA. “Starbucks history is directly linked to the way the Italians created and executed the perfect shot of espresso,” Schultz said in a press release. “Everything that we’ve done sits on the foundation of those wonderful experiences that many of us have had in Everyone was watching Italy, and we’ve aspired to be a respectful with rapt attention! steward of that legacy for 45 years.” Now the true test will be applied in Milan flour to the machine, then a measured model and $1,800 for the painted steel next year and will tell the tale of whether or amount of water. The “dough hooks” model. It comes with two dies, and not Starbucks meets the threshold of Italy’s knead the dough for a few minutes additional dies are available for world famous barristas. before the extrusion begins. The dies purchase. Although expensive, the      are made for many different pasta machine is built to last a lifetime and Sunday, November 13 th , was our shapes, including one for making can be passed down through the family general meeting at the Lancaster lasagna and ravioli. for generations to come. Liederkranz, in Manheim. Our program The fresh pasta can last for a week in The new chef, Matt Miller, at the featured a demonstration of the Arcobaleno Mini Pasta Extruder machine by Antonio and Maja Adiletta. They showed us how simple it is to make delicious fresh pasta and generously gave us sample bags to take home. Thank you Maja and Antonio! The professional stainless steel pasta machine has brass dies that create

Jim and Kate Guerra, Rose Marie Mariani and Loretta Garrett the refrigerator, and much longer Liederkranz got good reviews from our when frozen. Cooking time for fresh members for his preparation of pasta is much shorter than for dried Chicken Piccata, Roasted Potatoes, pasta. I cooked some the day after Vegetable, Salad and Lemon Cake. the demonstration and it was delicious. The gemelli shaped pasta had a “good chew” and indeed held the sauce well. Now, you are Antonio and Maja Adiletta likely wondering texture as the pasta dough passes the cost of the through. This allows the pasta to hold pasta maker. It’s sauce well. The process starts with $2,000 for the adding a measured amount of semolina stainless steel 6 L’OSSERVATORE LANCASTRIANO NOVEMBER, 2016 Visit us at: www.lancaster-italian-cultural-society.org 2016 Event Photographs

Grazie to all who attended the LICS events this year. The above photos are from the Italian Night at the Barnstormers Game, the Nov. General Meeting and the Picnic. Atlantic City, New Jersey Trip

Sunday, March 19, 2017 Itinerary Leave: 8:00 AM from Lancaster AC Moore parking lot (Oregon Pike side) Depart: Atlantic City 5:00 PM Return Back to Lancaster: Approximately 8:00 PM. Cost: $45.00 and receive $25.00 in slot play. Your seats will be given to you upon entering the coach. We will be traveling with Elite motor coach. Our destination is the Resorts Casino. Remember to bring your slot cards with you. If you don't have a slot card for the casino, you can get one when you arrive. On our way down, you will receive a goody bag, play a few games of Bingo (cash prizes), win door prizes from local restaurants and supermarkets, and be a winner with our famous Pull Tabs. There will be a 20 minute rest stop. When returning home, you will receive a snack bag and watch a movie. Gratuity for driver is not included. Must be 21 or older for this trip. Reserve now, seats go fast, so get your check in ASAP. It is your responsibility to get someone to replace you if you have to cancel. There will be no waiting list. Deadline for those with no reservations is March 4, 2017 (if any seats are available). Some coaches are equipped with outlets for your convenience. Fill out form below and send with your check. Make check to: LICS (Lancaster Italian Cultural Society) Mail to: Dee Viscardi, 6486 Lincoln Court, East Petersburg, PA 17520 Reservations or Questions call 717-951-7112

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Trip Name and Date: Atlantic City, New Jersey, Sunday, March 19, 2016 Newsletter Advertising! To help defray the costs of the newsletter, we accept business card size ads. The ads will cost $100 & appear in four consecutive newsletter issues, which are on our website, with links to our sponsors. Please call Rosemary LaFata - 717-569-5200 for details. The Lancaster Italian Cultural Society cordially invites you to our Christmas Dinner Party Sunday, December 11, 2016, at the Eden Resort, 222 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA.

Social Hour ~ 12:00 p.m. Fresh Vegetable & Cheese Display Hot Hors D’oeuvre Dinner and Entertainment ~ 1:00 - 4:00 Choice of Dinner Entrees:

Hunter Style Pork Loin OR Eggplant Rollatini

Back By Popular Demand! LICS is proud to again present Chris Poje as the entertainer for our Christmas Party. If you attended last year, you will remember an exciting and entertaining performance. This year, Chris will include some audience favorites and Christmas songs, in addition to new songs in the program. In 2001, after 20 years as a Detective Sergeant in the NYPD, Chris retired to become a fulltime entertainer and performs over 100 shows annually. His passionate renditions of classic hits by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Michael Buble have thrilled audiences. In 2010, Chris won first place in the PA Senior Idol competition. Please plan to attend and celebrate the holiday season with family and friends. As part of our effort to support the community, LICS will donate its part of the proceeds from the 50/50 raffle to The Clare House, a program which serves homeless women and children. The price for the dinner is $35 per person. Kindly RSVP and return the bottom of this form before: Monday, December 5, 2016. Checks to LICS and send to: Ann Marie Petrone, 342 N. Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602 (393-8271)  ------ ------ Number Attending Christmas Party ______Amount Enclosed ______Please indicate name and choice of entree: Name______Pork ______Eggplant______Name______Pork ______Eggplant ______Name______Pork ______Eggplant ______Name______Pork ______Eggplant______Phone # ______

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Upcoming LICS Events & Trips Women’s Christmas Luncheon - Greenfield Inn, Wednesday, December 7th $10 Minimum Gift Exchange - Call Pat LaBarbera (717-928-4587) for more information and to make a reservation. Sunday, December 11, Christmas Party at the Eden Resort Sunday, February 26, 2017 -2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Carnevale Family Event at Acorn Farms Fun adult and children costume contests, games and prizes, with music and dancing to enjoy by a local DJ! Sunday, March 19, 2017 - Atlantic City Bus Trip Call Dee Viscardi (717-951-7112) for more information and to make a reservation.