My Grandmother's Ravioli
Mo Rocca receives cooking lessons from America's grandmothers and grandfathers.
20124 seasons
Cast: Mo Rocca
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13 episodes
- 1. Ruth Teig - Jewish CuisineGrandmother and Scarsdale, New York resident Ruth Teig teaches Mo Rocca how to make classic Jewish cuisine. On the menu is kreplach (or Jewish ravioli) and Ruth's fluffy, modernized version of gefilte fish.CCOct 24, 2012
- 2. Gaetano Varbero - Eating OutdoorsNinety-one year old Gaetano Varbero and Harrison, New York resident is determined to make a rugged outdoorsman out of Mo Rocca. No need to peel veggies when cooking in the great outdoors, this is "manly food."CCOct 31, 2012
- 3. Genevra Higginson - Fine LivingMo Rocca visits grandmother Genevra Higginson at her three hundred year-old home in Cohasset, Massachusetts. Mo digs up clams on a beach and he and Genevra cook up fresh clam chowder, lobster prepared with seaweed and peach pie.CCNov 7, 2012
- 4. Peggy Guiliano: 'giving BackPeggy Guiliano of Caldwell, New Jersey devotes much of her life to her grandchildren and giving back to those in need. Peggy introduces Mo Rocca to the soup kitchen at New Jersey's oldest church.CCNov 14, 2012
- 5. Eva Levitis - Russian FareMo Rocca learns classic Russian cuisine from former Muscovite and current Brighton Beach, Brooklyn resident Eva Levitis. Eva shows Mo how to make a Russian salad called "Oiiver" and Chicken Kiev.CCNov 21, 2012
- 6. Manee Soohoo - Getting to Know YouManee Soohoo, a Thai grandmother living in Harlem, shows Mo the secret to making a perfect green curry.CCNov 28, 2012
- 7. Chris Massie: Christmas at the FirehouseIn this Christmas episode, Chris Massie, also known as "Gramps" at the firehouse, puts Mo through all the usual firefighting training exercises and then they make a stick-to-your-ribs, mouth-watering Christmas dinner.CCDec 12, 2012
- 8. Tom & Mary Napolitano - Cooking TogetherTom and Mary Napolitano of Nassau County, Long Island have been married for over sixty years. Mo meets the inspirational couple and cooks some classic Italian food.CCDec 19, 2012
- 9. Mary Gray and the Golden GalsMo Rocca meets Fishkill, NY resident Mary Gray and her three dearest friends - Lillian, Frances, and Estelle. Mary was born in America, but she is of Polish decent, so she teaches Mo how to make multiple varieties of perogies.CCDec 26, 2012
- 10. Venetta Lurine Williams: Island EatsJamaican born and Bronx resident Venetta Lurine Williams shows Mo Rocca how to make quintessential Jamaican dishes. Jerk chicken or curried ox tail are on the menu, there'll be mountains of food to feed Venetta's very large familyCCJan 2, 2013
- 11. Casa de Maria LopezOn the menu for dinner are classic national dishes such as the fish appetizer Cerviche, and a hearty goat stew Seco de Chivo. To shop for the meal Mo Rocca visits Maria's favorite local butcher, who practices Halal butchery.CCJan 9, 2013
- 12. Cookie Oma - Ich Bin Ein ChefMo meets Hildegarde "Cookie Oma" Mahncke who lives in River Vale, NJ. Wearing leopard print outfits and being outspoken is Cookie's style...she's no shrinking violet.CCJan 16, 2013
- 13. Meena and Mona: Three Generations of FriendsMeena Despande and Mona Vasuden were both born in Mumbai, India, but didn't meet until they moved to the U.S. over 30 years ago. They have become best friends and live close to one another in Somerset, NJ.CCJan 23, 2013
My Grandmother's Ravioli
20124 seasons52 episodesEnded
Mo Rocca receives cooking lessons from America's grandmothers and grandfathers.
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