Cook. Eat. Love. A Collection of Italian Recipes and Family Stories
Lenny Ricci was born in the late 1940s. As the middle child of a huge Italian family from central New Jersey, he is proud to tell people, “There is no shame in saying that we were at times a poor family, but always a loving family.”
You will laugh at Lenny’s many stories about growing up with six sisters and three brothers. He combines many of those stories with some of the easiest and most delicious Italian recipes that just about anyone can follow. If that weren’t enough, you’ll also find some heart-warming and charming tales involving adolescent rites, family shares and kitchen tips to make cooking even more fun.
This delightful and captivating [cook] book is one you won’t want to put down. You will reach for it again and again to share some of these recipes with your own family and friends. It’s truly about cooking, eating and loving LIFE!
Available in Paperback and eBook
“Cook. Eat. Love. has you crying one moment and laughing hysterically the next over the author’s colorful autobiographical narrative, while simultaneously drooling over the recipes and the jump-off-the-pages photographs of chef Lenny’s mouth-watering dishes. Sweet, savory, creamy and rich, this book is a true gem.”
—Maggie Couch, Author, It’s About a Dog
“In today’s fast-paced, fast food lifestyle, I think we’ve somewhat lost the art of storytelling along with breaking bread. Lenny does a masterful job with both in this book! Make these recipes; and while you’re waiting for them to be done, read the stories. Bring Lenny into your world and into your family. Enjoy!”
—Greg D., Author, Follow Your Bliss
