Italian-American women in Boston’s North End

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Italian Food
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Italian-American women in Boston’s North End
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For decades, immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe and Asia had been living in somewhat isolated communities, like these Italian American women in Boston’s North End.

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Italian Food
Italian food became American food in the 1950's.  Older Americans can remember a time when many Americans didn't know what spaghetti and meatballs were.  It's hard to imagine now. Food can be a great conversation starter.
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