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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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An Authentic and Well Researched Book
This book was filled with history and information about the various holidays and special occasions celebrated by Italians and Italian Americans past and present. It included traditions related to Christmas, Easter, Saints' Days, and so much more. There was clearly a lot of reserach that went into this book. I also loved the inclusion of stories and shared recipes from...
Published on April 2, 2008 by Val Tina
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0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Not worth the paper it's printed on
I chanced upon this title at the local library. Very few recipes, most admittedly cribbed from a store called Claro's, and what recipes there are are not very authentic...even allowing for them being Italian-AMERICAN. Much of the text is composed of family stories and anecdotes; photos look more like family point-and-shoot jobs. Hope the library didn't pay full price for...
Published on January 28, 2008 by S. L. Baver
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Authentic and Well Researched Book,
This review is from: Italian American Holiday Traditions: Celebrations and Family Entertainment (Hardcover)
This book was filled with history and information about the various holidays and special occasions celebrated by Italians and Italian Americans past and present. It included traditions related to Christmas, Easter, Saints' Days, and so much more. There was clearly a lot of reserach that went into this book. I also loved the inclusion of stories and shared recipes from real people, which gave it a personal touch. I highly recommend this classic, charming, info-rich book.
0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not worth the paper it's printed on,
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This review is from: Italian American Holiday Traditions: Celebrations and Family Entertainment (Hardcover)
I chanced upon this title at the local library. Very few recipes, most admittedly cribbed from a store called Claro's, and what recipes there are are not very authentic...even allowing for them being Italian-AMERICAN. Much of the text is composed of family stories and anecdotes; photos look more like family point-and-shoot jobs. Hope the library didn't pay full price for this bomb.
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Italian American Holiday Traditions: Celebrations and Family Entertainment by Lori Granieri (Hardcover - August 1, 2002)
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