He didnt say where he got it. Since it had library markings he must have picked it up at a yard sale or flea market. It is in great shape and my kinda recipes. Since they are expecting a baby soon he and his wife have been hitting up the Goodwills around here. I had mentioned to him last time we talked to check out the cookbooks for me if he saw any Italian or Southern ones to please pick them up for me and Id pay him back. He wouldnt let me pay him back for it.

How wonderful that you got to meet her in person!

I remember Fannie Flagg fondly from the old Match Game game show on TV. She was SUCH a hoot! I remember how surprised I was to learn she was the author of the book "Fried Green Tomatoes" ( Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy starred in the movie version, of course- and there was Cicily Tyson, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary Louise Parker, Chris O'Donnel and Stan Shaw...) GREAT movie- and Book! Anyway- I remember the book having a few recipes included at the back...

Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)

mama & janie, I particularly think of you two these days when Italian grub comes to mind... Have either of you heard of Pino Luongo or gotten your hands on any of his books? I’d never even heard of him, but spied one book (first link below) then was led to his many others and I am INTRIGUED! I plan to order a couple of used copies soon and expect (hope) to be really entertained and impressed!

Amazon.com: Two Meatballs in the Italian Kitchen: Pino Luongo, Mark Strausman, Christopher Hirsheimer: Books

Amazon.com: Simply Tuscan: Recipes for a Well-Lived Life (9780385492904): Pino Luongo: Books

Amazon.com: Dirty Dishes: A Restaurateur's Story of Passion, Pain, and Pasta (9781596914421): Pino Luongo, Andrew Friedman, Anthony Bourdain: Books

Amazon.com: La Mia Cucina Toscana : A Tuscan Cooks in America: Pino Luongo, Andrew Friedman, Marta Pulini: Books

Amazon.com: A Tuscan in the Kitchen: Recipes and Tales from My Home (9780517569160): Pino Luongo: Books

Never heard of him but thanks.
I will add these to my list to start on next.

Hey Kevin,

Two Meatballs is a terrific one!!!! I actaully love that cookbook, those two are funny!