I hear you on the French influence inserted into Italian cooking.
Your mother has great handwriting! I will try yours next and when I make it I will post the pictures.
Here is a question for you, my grandmother made the Best Rice and Raisin Pudding I ever had. She passed before I was able to ask her to write down her recipe. I remember she used a double boiler. We take some things for granted.
Do you have a Kick Ass Rice and Raisin Pudding recipe to share? I made Jean Pierre's version last night, but I did not like it at all, in fact, I am throwing it away lol
Cheers ~
