Asturian-American Migration Forum

In Donora, Pennsylvania, where I grew up, the Spanish Club was more than just a social group. Although I have fond memories of the childrens' parties and other social events that I attended there, the Club provided financial assistance to those in the Asturian community who were in need.

My father had many "colorful" expressions that he peppered his speech with. I remember him saying many times, quite proudly, when referring to the Asturian people, "No hay brutos como nosotros." In my opinion, he was using the word "brutos" to mean (loosely translated) ...

I have a strong hankering for a dessert from my childhood known as "Brazo de Gitano", which was essentially a rolled sponge cake with a cream filling. Does anyone have a good recipe?

I don't know if this would qualify under the topic of myths, but my father told me many stories about my Grandmother, who was known as "Generosa, La Famosa",. My father told me that people would bring their babies to my Grandmother to ascertain if they had the "evil eye". She wou...

I'm new to the forum and would like to introduce myself. My name is Diane Garcia-Albert and my father, Manuel Garcia (Vazquez) immigrated to this country in the early 1900's from Piedras Blancas, Asturias, although I believe he was born in Arnau. After arriving in this country via Ellis Island, he l...