Cooking for an Italian Mama’s Boy –Ann Menard

Ann (Good) Menard tells the story of her parents coming to San Pedro, meeting, the long journey to getting married, and a hilarious account of what her dad’s Italian mother did to make sure her boy was well fed because it was clear his new wife couldn’t cook!

Italian Immigrant Christmas Story — Ann (Good) Menard

Ann (Good) Menard tells the quintessential American immigrant story of how here dad and uncle came to the U.S. from Italy and warm remembrances of their first Christmas in San Pedro as young boys.
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The Great Cioppino Prank – Ann (Good) Menard

Ann (Good) Menard tells the funny story of how her Italian grandfather played a massive prank on his fellow Italian seafood industry workers at the LA Harbor waterfront to avenge their consistent theft of the cioppino he made on the docks.

The 12th Street Melting Pot – Ann (Good) Menard

Former Honorary Mayor of San Pedro, John Bagakis talks about the pride of being Greek, from the annual festival, to your saint’s day, the Olympics, and greatest of all, celebrating Easter Sunday with a roasted lamb.