Entertaining with the Sopranos

May 1, 2006
Soprano has -written - the second cookbook based on the characters of the popular HBO series. Rucker and Scicolone return as ghost writers and work with a format similar to their "The Sopranos Family Cookbook". The swearing, blood, and gore of the TV series are not evident as Soprano suggests plans for a variety of parties -literally from birth to death. There are 75 well-thought-out recipes to accompany these occasions, from a simple Spaghetti Pie to a more difficult Easter Sweet Bread. Soprano provides many examples of Italian American culture, including the origin of the Feast of the Seven Fishes, courtesy of Natalie Del Greco of the Newark, NJ, Public Library. Other members of the extended Soprano family provide commentary on the events. Daughter Meadow recommends gifts for graduation parties -no dictionary but consumer technology or cash! Paulie -Walnuts - Gualtieri speaks on how to give a toast; the last suggestion, -Make it short -it's a toast -not an address to Congress. - This would not be the first purchase for an Italian cookbook, but it will be popular among fans who would like to emulate the Sopranos' celebrations." -Christine Bulson, SUNY at Oneonta Lib."

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