Nonna Marinette

Juliette’s questions for

Nonna, Marinette Naffaa

Where were you born?

I was born in Cairo, Egypt.

Where was your mother born?

She was also born in Egypt. I don’t know which city.

How did you get eight grandchildren?

I have four daughters. Three of them have children. One of hem does not have any. I have four grandsons and four granddaughters.

How did you get so good at basketball?

In school my favorite sport was basketball and I played a lot with my friends during recess.

How do you cook such delicious food?

I learned to cook from my mom and my older sisters. I have an Egyptian cookbook that helps me remember all the ingredients.