Welcome to our blog

where we document our family's extensive history

We first came to America in the late 1800s, and we've been on Ellis Island ever since. We love our country and our heritage, and we post about it often.

history of Italian immigration in America

We also post about our lives now! Expect a ton of delicious recipes, old family photos, new family updates, and more! We also post about the Our family's history stretches back many decades, so you're in for a treat! We also have archives stretching back to 2010 for our readers' convenience.  

Salami

Magelli Recipe Re This recipe is courtesy of Aunt Jen (Magelli) Audo as told to Uncle Harry Swanson. Fresh salami can be boiled and eaten …

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Bagna Caulda: Italian Garlic Dip Ups Your Luck In 2012

This coveted Magelli Family recipe comes courtesy of Aunt Theresa (Magelli) Swason.  Reportedly from the Piedmont region of  Italy, the delicious and pungent garlic dip …

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The Sawanson-Magelli Salami CO.

Salami Recipe Courtesy of Aunt Jen (Magelli) Audo as told to Uncle Harry Swanson Fresh salami can be boiled and eaten immediately or dried for …

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Made In Italy

Grandma Magelli’s knife After reading the recent piece on Grandpa Magelli’s hasty trip home from settling his father’s estate in Italy, Aunt Theresa added this …

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