Historian Notes
This month's episode uncovers the origins of the legendary Grape Pie of Naples, NY. A regional dessert that has spread to international fame, the Grape Pie, and the Naples Grape Festival, are Finger Lakes fall staples.Interviewees - John French, President of the annual Naples Grape Festival and co-owner of the Arbor Hill Grapery and Winery and Trish Lambiase, president of the Naples Historical Society.Marker of Focus - Grape Pie, Ontario CountyClick here to listen to the full…
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