Reina Gattuso (she/her) teaches anthropology at the City University of New York and is a contributing writer at cultural learning nonprofit Curationist. Her journalistic writing has appeared in numerous digital outlets. She is a student of kathak dance.
I enjoyed your piece on Joe Frogger’s boozy salty-sweet cookie history in Atlas…and you leaned in nicely to Dr. Jessica B. Harris’s work, yet you never once included her full name for those folks who would not get the reference.
Hey! I just saw this. Thank you for pointing this out. Someone else pointed out the mistake and we corrected it soon after publication. We had moved an earlier mention of Harris in editing to later in the piece, but forgot to also move the full identification. I appreciate you reaching out! Here is the piece with correction: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/joe-froggers-cookies-history
Hi Reina,
I greatly appreciated your article about cultivating figs in Italians-America gardens. I recently moved back from living in Italy for five years, which exposed me to my hands-on love for nature and gardening. This past summer, I planted two fig trees which I recently prepped for winter. I hope to have some delicious figs by next August. Buon Natale and I hope to read more articles on the subject. Best, Sandra
I appreciate it! Thank you for reading and may you have an ample harvest!
Reina
I appreciate your informative and helpful post on what to do with a Nazi flag.
I have a signed Nazi Flag in my possession. My Mom passed it down to me after my Grandfather died. He was ARMY with the CO L 395th INF.
After reading your article I decided to donate the flag to March Air Museum in Riverside, CA.
Thank you
Peter Cortez
Wow! Thanks so much for sharing this. What an incredible story! I’m glad you found a home for the flag where it can keep your grandfather’s memory alive and help others understand history.
Wishing you the best,
Reina
Reina Gattuso 
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