Born of Italian-American parents, Helen Barolini rediscovered her culinary heritage when she married Italian writer Antonio Barolini and lived for some years in Italy. Festa is a year-long feast of memories and delicious, traditional Italian dishes—from St. Nicholas sweetmeats in December and perciatelli with sardines and fennel for March’s St. Joseph’s Day, to figs with prosciutto for summer’s Ferragosto and pumpkin gnocchi for an American Thanksgiving in Italy.
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"An enchanting guide though the calendar of Italian holidays. . . . A cookbook that offers more than just good food."—Booklist
"Anyone who has even a touch of Italian in them—by heritage, proximity, or choice—should run, not walk, to the nearest bookstore to get a copy of Festa. It is, indeed, a ‘feast,’ from the author’s very personal sharing of stories, traditions, and feelings to the very practical journey she takes you on, giving you a taste of the holidays celebrated by Italians, along with their origins, observances, and foods."—Antoinette Bosco, Litchfield County Times
"Barolini’s book is a journey of discovery . . . the personal memoir of a sensitive woman [that is] filled with the sights, sounds, and joys of a host of characters shopping, sharing recipes, cooking, and eating."—Gerald Etter, Philadelphia Inquirer
"This book is useful to all who cook, all who eat, all who like to reminisce. To cook is to give pleasure and unite the family. Enjoy!"—Blossom S. Kirschenbaum, Galleria
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"Anyone who has even a touch of Italian in them-by heritage, proximity, or choice-should run, not walk, to the nearest bookstore to get a copy of Festa. It is, indeed, a 'feast,' from the author's very personal sharing of stories, traditions, and feelings to the very practical journey she takes you on, giving you a taste of the holidays celebrated by Italians, along with their origins, observances, and foods."-Antoinette Bosco, Litchfield County Times
"Barolini's book is a journey of discovery . . . the personal memoir of a sensitive woman [that is] filled with the sights, sounds, and joys of a host of characters shopping, sharing recipes, cooking, and eating."-Gerald Etter, Philadelphia Inquirer
"This book is useful to all who cook, all who eat, all who like to reminisce. To cook is to give pleasure and unite the family. Enjoy!"-Blossom S. Kirschenbaum, Galleria
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A favorite cookbook, yet more than a cookbook...,
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This review is from: Festa: Recipes and Recollections of Italian Holidays (Paperback)
This lively book of recipes & remembrances of Italian holidays thoughout the year reminded me of my Sicilian grandmother's traditions. Well-written, informative, & fun! I enjoyed reading it & actually use it from time to time.
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This book is a delight. A rich blend of personal memories and cultural food traditions. Emotions and flavors make it a pleasurable and moving read. I read a variety of topics and I think this book would enhance any library.
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If you are Italian or just love Italian food the way its' suppose to be cooked, then this is the book to have on your shelf.. Original holiday and seasonal recipes are sectioned by the months which make it so easy to know what to cook, ie, Pasta con sarde a favorite of mine is here.
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