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Sometimes the shortest distance between two people is the length of a kitchen table...Far too young to be a widow, Angelina D'Angelo suddenly finds herself facing a life without her beloved husband, Frank. Late one night shortly after the funeral, she makes her way down to the kitchen and pours all of her grief and anger into the only outlet she has left—her passion for cooking. In a frenzy of concentration and swift precision, she builds layer upon layer of thick, rich lasagna, braids loaves of yeasty bread, roasts plump herb-rubbed chicken; she makes so much food that she winds up delivering the spoils to the neighbors in her tight-knit Italian community in South Philadelphia. Retiree Basil Cupertino, who has just moved in with his kindly sister across the street, is positively smitten with Angelina's food. In a stroke of good fortune, Basil offers Angelina (not only husbandless but unemployed) a job cooking for him—two meals a day, six days a week, in exchange for a handsome salary. Soon, word of her irresistible culinary prowess spreads and she finds herself cooking for seven bachelors—and in the process discovers the magical power of food to heal, to bring people together...and maybe even to provide a second chance at love. Filled to the brim with homemade warmth, Angelina's Bachelors is a sweet tale of overcoming grief, redefining family, and following your heart—through food.
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."..a delightful, well written book full of characters everyone will love." --"Broken Teepee"
"This book had me smiling for all 384 pages." "--Words by Webb"
This book had me smiling for all 384 pages. " Words by Webb""
In this confection, young widow Angelina D Angelo finds emotional and financial sustenance after her husband s sudden death by cooking for seven bachelors in her South Philly neighborhood. The characters are Capraesque, from an ex-seminarian questioning his calling to a watch-chain-wearing Mr. Pettibone. The food s another story: described most deliciously and leaving you hungry for more. Luckily this debut from O Reilly (creator of Food Network s Dinner Impossible) includes his wife Virginia s appealing recipes. People "
The unique storyline and the addition of recipes in every chapter make this book a double treat. O Reilly is equally skilled at devising colorful descriptions for the food as well as the emotions. In one scene, where the character is having a heart attack, I swore I could feel every physical pull of the chest muscles. This was a brilliant, and delicious, read. 4 and 1/2 stars RT Book Reviews "
The story was moving, touching, and heart-breaking. The characters are full of insight and inspiration, each in their own way. The bachelors all have something to offer, and even when tension arises in the book, it happens in a way that shows the immense amount of respect that they have for Angelina and her family. Angelina herself is a strong, intelligent, driven character, who is immensely relatable. I see that the author is working on a second novel, and I definitely plan on keeping an eye out for it. Min Jung, Fresh "
This book is not leaving my house and deserves a place of honor among my cookbooks! The story is interwoven with wonderful recipes that help tell Angelina's story and will have your mouth watering just reading them. BookHounds"
Set in the colorful Italian enclave that is South Philadelphia, this account of the joy cooking can bring to both the server and the served, is a delightful and uplifting story, albeit not one to be read on an empty stomach! ... This is a wonderful story featuring an utterly appealing protagonist, surrounded by a charming cast of characters. The warmth of Angelina's neighbors shines through, and the vitality of her South Philadelphia surroundings makes the setting very much a character in its own right. 4 stars For the Love of Books"
A lovely story and FABULOUS Italian recipes. How could I not like a book where the first chapter is titled, Dreaming in Dark Chocolate. Great Thoughts"
a delightful, well written book full of characters everyone will love. Broken Teepee"
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"This book had me smiling for all 384 pages." "--Words by Webb"
This book had me smiling for all 384 pages. " Words by Webb""
In this confection, young widow Angelina D Angelo finds emotional and financial sustenance after her husband s sudden death by cooking for seven bachelors in her South Philly neighborhood. The characters are Capraesque, from an ex-seminarian questioning his calling to a watch-chain-wearing Mr. Pettibone. The food s another story: described most deliciously and leaving you hungry for more. Luckily this debut from O Reilly (creator of Food Network s Dinner Impossible) includes his wife Virginia s appealing recipes. People "
The unique storyline and the addition of recipes in every chapter make this book a double treat. O Reilly is equally skilled at devising colorful descriptions for the food as well as the emotions. In one scene, where the character is having a heart attack, I swore I could feel every physical pull of the chest muscles. This was a brilliant, and delicious, read. 4 and 1/2 stars RT Book Reviews "
The story was moving, touching, and heart-breaking. The characters are full of insight and inspiration, each in their own way. The bachelors all have something to offer, and even when tension arises in the book, it happens in a way that shows the immense amount of respect that they have for Angelina and her family. Angelina herself is a strong, intelligent, driven character, who is immensely relatable. I see that the author is working on a second novel, and I definitely plan on keeping an eye out for it. Min Jung, Fresh "
This book is not leaving my house and deserves a place of honor among my cookbooks! The story is interwoven with wonderful recipes that help tell Angelina's story and will have your mouth watering just reading them. BookHounds"
Set in the colorful Italian enclave that is South Philadelphia, this account of the joy cooking can bring to both the server and the served, is a delightful and uplifting story, albeit not one to be read on an empty stomach! ... This is a wonderful story featuring an utterly appealing protagonist, surrounded by a charming cast of characters. The warmth of Angelina's neighbors shines through, and the vitality of her South Philadelphia surroundings makes the setting very much a character in its own right. 4 stars For the Love of Books"
A lovely story and FABULOUS Italian recipes. How could I not like a book where the first chapter is titled, Dreaming in Dark Chocolate. Great Thoughts"
a delightful, well written book full of characters everyone will love. Broken Teepee"
Brian O'Reilly, creator and executive producer of Food Network's Dinner: Impossible, is the coauthor of Mission: Cook! and Impossible to Easy.
Xe Sands is an award-winning narrator known for her authentic characterizations and intimate delivery. She has more than a decade of experience bringing stories to life through narration, performance, and visual art, including recordings of Wonderland by Stacey D'Erasmo and Survival Lessons by Alice Hoffman.
Xe Sands is an award-winning narrator known for her authentic characterizations and intimate delivery. She has more than a decade of experience bringing stories to life through narration, performance, and visual art, including recordings of Wonderland by Stacey D'Erasmo and Survival Lessons by Alice Hoffman.
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- PublisherTantor Media Inc
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 1452655936
- ISBN 13 9781452655932
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