The Friends of Don Orione Cookbook – “Many Favored Italian Recipes” – 4th Reprint March 1981 – East Boston, MA – Italian Community Cookbook

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Vintage 1981 Don Orione Cookbook, titled “Many Favored Italian Recipes”, was published by the Don Orione Fathers of East Boston, Massachusetts. It’s a charming community cookbook filled with authentic Italian family recipes, organized by section on different color paper stock for easy reference. Plastic comb binding.

From the inside back cover - "In 1949 the Don Orione priests and sisters came to Boston with the knowledge that there existed a need to provide nursing and health care for sick and elderly people. In that year the Home first opened with a modest start of eight beds.  . . . Pioneering programs at the Home today include the Adult Day Care Center for sick and elderly people. This program makes it possible for people to live comfortably at home and receive proper daily are at the Center. 

This religious order, founded by Don Luigi Orione in Italy, now has 300 missions all over the world.

Contents include:

  • Antipasto - White
  • Pastry - Ivory
  • Meats - Green
  • Macaroni - Yellow
  • Fish - Pink
  • Mis. - Golden Rod
  • Special Section - Blue

SIZE 6" x 8.5, 230 pages.

COVER CONDITION Good. Some scratches and stains.

PAGE CONDITION Very good. Nice and clean. 

BINDING CONDITION Very good.

OVERALL CONDITION Good.

This is a vintage item and has been previously loved. It may show signs of gentle use consistent with age. Please review photos carefully to ensure it meets your expectations. We want you to love your find.