GALLERY The Marchetti Family Comes Together Every Sunday to Celebrate Their Love of Food and Each Other!
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1/16Photography by Anastassios MentisRosa Federici and Michael Marchetti look on as Mom samples the Sunday sauce for her homemade pasta.Photography by Anastassios MentisRosa Federici and Michael Marchetti look on as Mom samples the Sunday sauce for her homemade pasta.
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2/16Photography by Anastassios MentisRosa puts the finishing touches on her torta di compleanno alla crema, made with layers of sponge cake, fresh fruit and cream. She has wonderful views to the yard from her custom baking station.Photography by Anastassios MentisRosa puts the finishing touches on her torta di compleanno alla crema, made with layers of sponge cake, fresh fruit and cream. She has wonderful views to the yard from her custom baking station.
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3/16Photography by Anastassios MentisOnly a few basic ingredients are needed to make a delicious sauce—garlic, onion, dried chili peppers, sausage and good-quality canned tomatoes.Photography by Anastassios MentisOnly a few basic ingredients are needed to make a delicious sauce—garlic, onion, dried chili peppers, sausage and good-quality canned tomatoes.
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4/16Photography by Anastassios MentisMichael Marchetti, executive chef at Columbus Park Trattoria in Stamford, pitches in at the stove.Photography by Anastassios MentisMichael Marchetti, executive chef at Columbus Park Trattoria in Stamford, pitches in at the stove.
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5/16Photography by Anastassios MentisHerb-crusted pork roast, the centerpiece of the meal, sits on a bed of barese-style chicory and cherry tomatoes.Photography by Anastassios MentisHerb-crusted pork roast, the centerpiece of the meal, sits on a bed of barese-style chicory and cherry tomatoes.
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6/16Photography by Anastassios MentisMaria creates the homemade pasta, which is always on the Sunday menu.Photography by Anastassios MentisMaria creates the homemade pasta, which is always on the Sunday menu.
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7/16Photography by Anastassios MentisHomemade pasta.
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8/16Photography by Anastassios MentisAntonio looks on with Rosa as Maria rolls each piece of cavatelli.
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9/16Photography by Anastassios MentisA farm-style dining table and chairs from Lillian August provides plenty of seating. This former unheated sunroom has floor-to-ceiling windows with views to the backyard. Original brick flooring has been beautifully restored.Photography by Anastassios MentisA farm-style dining table and chairs from Lillian August provides plenty of seating. This former unheated sunroom has floor-to-ceiling windows with views to the backyard. Original brick flooring has been beautifully restored.
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10/16Photography by Anastassios MentisClockwise from bottom left, Rosa’s father Antonio Marchetti, sister-in-law Monica, mother Maria, sisters-in-law Angela and Erica, brothers Antonio and Michael, husband Frank Federici, Rosa, sisters-in-law Jennifer and Sharon, brothers Frank and John Paul.Photography by Anastassios MentisClockwise from bottom left, Rosa’s father Antonio Marchetti, sister-in-law Monica, mother Maria, sisters-in-law Angela and Erica, brothers Antonio and Michael, husband Frank Federici, Rosa, sisters-in-law Jennifer and Sharon, brothers Frank and John Paul.
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11/16Photography by Anastassios MentisUncle Mike Tarantino always joins the family for Sunday dinner.
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12/16Photography by Anastassios MentisParmigiano and dried sausage make for a nice pre-dinner snack.
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13/16Photography by Anastassios MentisJohn Paul grates some cheese for his dad.
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14/16Photography by Anastassios MentisChef Michael’s children (Alexis, John Paul and Michael) are comfortably seated at one of the two kitchen islands.Photography by Anastassios MentisChef Michael’s children (Alexis, John Paul and Michael) are comfortably seated at one of the two kitchen islands.
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15/16Photography by Anastassios MentisRosa loves to bake, and one kitchen island is set up especially for her sweet pursuits, like these coconut macaroons.Photography by Anastassios MentisRosa loves to bake, and one kitchen island is set up especially for her sweet pursuits, like these coconut macaroons.
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16/16Photography by Anastassios MentisMaria Marchetti makes cavatelli, cutting individual pieces that will later be rolled by hand.Photography by Anastassios MentisMaria Marchetti makes cavatelli, cutting individual pieces that will later be rolled by hand.
This article appears in the January 2015 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
