HUNGRY GERALD

Yes, BSK makes the best broccoli sauce. And, she serves it over Orecchiette (little ears) pasta in the Calabrese fashion. Last night, BSK served it with bowls of excellent local mozzarella and chunks of Kumatoe. Worthy additions. HG was reminded of HG’s first meeting with his son-in-law Massimo R. many decades ago. Massimo was very nervous (for good reason). He and HG’s glorious young daughter, Lesley, were living together. He was 11 years older than Lesley (same HG/BSK age difference). He had nø idea how he would be received by Lesley’s parents. Not to worry. An excellent meal soon banished cøncerns. HG/BSK and the two lovers were dining at Delsomma, the very good (long closed) New York theater district Italian restaurant. First course was penne in broccoli sauce (inspiration for BSK’s later version). Then on to veal dishes and pork chops with vinegar peppers. Massimo chose the wine (he has now been doing  this for hundreds of family meals).  Then dessert and grappa. His nervousness disappeared and HG/BSK admired the movie star handsome, erudite gourmand. It was obvious that Massimo and Lesley were in love and were an ideal couple. Massimo and Lesley have had a long happy marriage producing two beautiful, brilliant daughters (both in their 20s).  Tonight, L. and M. are dining at HG/BSK’s Central Falls, RI, loft. They may be bringing Chinese food. After years of geographic separation, HG/BSK are overjoyed to be close to L. and M. in the Ocean State.