2012 Reprint of Original 1953 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "Miss Rose Sorce has had the good fortune to be born the joyous daughter of a joyous mother, and to learn at their source the celebrations of the true Italian home kitchen. In this book she has compiled her learning for all to share.." From the Preface. There are seventeen chapters covering Antipasto, wines, soups, salads, spaghetti, meats, poultry and game, fish and seafood, vegetables, rice, cheese and eggs, dressing and sauces, desserts, breads, offerings of mother earth, menus and miscellaneous. Include a very comprehensive index.