The Piazza Family Legacy: Tradition, Religion, and The Seven Fishes

Step into the warmth of a Brooklyn kitchen, the rugged beauty of the Madonie Mountains, and the sun-drenched docks of Sicily with The Piazza Family Legacy: Tradition, Religion, and The Seven Fishes.

Written by Lenny Piazza, this deeply moving and mouth-watering memoir chronicles nearly a century of family, faith, and food across four generations. From the cobblestone alleys of Petralia Sottana and Trapani to the red-brick classrooms of Our Lady of Lourdes in Bushwick, this book explores how immigrant traditions transformed into an anchor for a blue-collar family living the American dream.

Discover the rich heritage behind the legendary Christmas Eve La Vigilia (Feast of the Seven Fishes), complete with time-honored recipes for homemade cuccidati, baccalà, lasagna, and the sacred midnight transition from sea to land. More than a collection of recipes or holiday rules, this is a tribute to the resilient transit workers and factory seamstresses who built an empire of love out of steel and silk—and a timeless reminder of the profound power of showing up for family.