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A dark brown notebook with a black elastic band, featuring the title "SPAGHETTI WITH MILK" printed in light gray, stands upright on a light beige surface.

Spaghetti with Milk

Spaghetti with Milk

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Spaghetti with Milk is a collection of short stories and visual art, which explores how food memories shape our personal and cultural identities. Food is often the tantalizing back-story to understanding who we are, and how and why we live. Each of the six stories in this book is based on real life events and food memories captured from the lives of one immigrant family living in America. Spaghetti with Milk is a response to the polarizing elements found in society today. This book is a vehicle and lens for peaceful and joyful contemplation and dialogue.

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A dark brown notebook with a black elastic band stands upright on a light beige surface. The notebook’s cover features the text "SPAGHETTI WITH MILK" printed in a light gray or silver color.

The image shows a triptych of dark brown leather-bound books mounted on a light beige wall. Each book has a rectangular front cover divided into three horizontal sections by horizontal stitching. The left section contains a red rectangle with a white circle in the center. The middle section contains a green rectangle with a white circle in the center. The right section contains a blue rectangle with a white circle in the center. Each cover also has a small, circular cutout in the top center. The books are arranged in a row, with each cover slightly offset from the one to its left.

A red envelope lies flat on a light beige surface, partially covering a white card. The card displays a black and white photograph of a woman with long dark hair, viewed from behind, wearing a light-colored garment with a small dotted pattern. The woman’s head is turned to the right. The red envelope has white text on its top edge.

A black and white photograph shows a person from the back, with their long dark braids visible, looking towards a white background. The person’s shoulders and upper back are visible, wearing a light-colored garment with a small, repeating pattern. The image is framed by a thin white border and is presented against a light beige or cream-colored wall.

A person with long black braids stands with their back to the camera, wearing a light-colored shirt with small polka dots. The image is framed by a white border against a light beige wall. The person’s hair is centered in the frame, and the image is centered on the white border.

A light brown cardboard folder lies flat on a light beige surface. The folder is open, revealing a black photo inside. The photo depicts a white, vaguely humanoid shape against a dark background with visible white streaks or markings. The folder’s flap is folded over, partially obscuring the photo.

The image shows a white silhouette of a human figure standing on a black background. The figure is facing forward with its arms at its sides. A white streak extends from the figure’s head to the right side of the image. The figure and background are speckled with small white dots. The image is framed by a thin white border and is presented against a light beige or off-white background.

A white silhouette of a person stands against a black background. The figure is positioned slightly off-center, facing right. A diagonal white streak extends from the figure’s right shoulder, curving upward and to the right. The left side of the image is filled with small, white specks, resembling a starry or speckled effect. The edges of the image are framed by a light-colored border.

A black rectangular panel on a white wall displays white handwritten text. The text reads, from top to bottom: “heat flour”, “heat”, “arm water”, “butter”, and “wheat”. The text is centered and written in a cursive style.

The image shows a piece of white paper with a series of overlapping, pleated or folded sections arranged in concentric circles. The paper is positioned against a light beige or cream-colored background. The design is monochromatic and features smooth, curved lines that create a sense of depth and movement. The paper’s surface has a slightly textured appearance due to the pleats. The image is framed by a thin dark border.

The image presents an abstract artwork on a light beige background. It features two distinct sections of color: a dark blue area on the left and a pinkish-red area on the right. The left section has a yellow, curved shape at the top edge. The right section has a curved pinkish-red shape that extends upward. The colors are arranged vertically, with the dark blue section on the left and the pinkish-red section on the right. There is no visible texture or pattern within the artwork; it is a flat, two-dimensional composition.

A light beige or cream-colored artwork features a repeating pattern of curved, dark brown lines that resemble cracks or veins. The lines are closely spaced and create a sense of texture and depth across the surface. The artwork is framed by a thin, light-colored border and is presented against a plain, light-colored background.

A screenshot of a website titled "SPAGHETTI WITH MILK" shows a central image of spaghetti wrapped in a white ribbon and bow against a plain white background. Yellow speech bubbles containing reader comments are positioned around the image. The website features navigation links including "Join," "Member," "Series/Images," "Downloads," and "Comments." Below the central image, a banner lists "CULTURAL STORIES: Holiday Gifts - Unique Holiday Customs," with additional text including "Historical Stories," "Strange Stories," and "Member: IFAAT, BROOKLYN, NY."

The image shows a black and white book cover titled "MEMORY NO. 7 1947." The cover features a dark background speckled with small white dots. A white shape, possibly a wave or cloud, is depicted on the left side, extending from the bottom towards the top. The title "MEMORY NO. 7" is printed in white text above the year "1947," also in white text. In the bottom left corner, a small watermark reads "www.stibbehunty.com."

The image shows the cover of a book titled "Memory No. 25" from 1992. The cover features a photograph of a red, textured object wrapped with a white ribbon and adorned with a white bow, placed on a plain white background. The book’s title and publication year are printed in black text at the top center of the cover. At the bottom, the website address "www.spaghettiwit.com" is printed in small black text.

The image displays a white square with a black border. Centered within the square is the text "I have this strange need." in black font. Below the quote, a website address is visible: "www.spaghettitwitmilk.com". The background surrounding the white square is a solid gray color.

A person with dark hair styled in two braids, each secured with a small light-colored bow, is seen from behind against a plain light gray background. They are wearing a blue and white gingham short-sleeved shirt. The person’s arms are visible at the sides of their torso, and their head is turned away from the camera.

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