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Joe Famularo is a lifelong New Yorker who was a senior vice president for McGraw Hill publishers. He also is a cookbook author who has written twelve books and won two James Beard awards, an IACP book award., and most recently an IRDA award for VIVA LA CUCINA ITALIANA. His latest book, just published a couple of kmonths ago is (Perdutamente) CRAZY FOR ITALIAN FOOD, A MEMOIR His books have sold more than 950,000 copies, with his most successful two, The Joy of Grilling and The Joy of Pasta, selling more than 525,000 copies together. Both had 26 printings. Other books are Italian Soup Cookbook (Workman), Celebrations (Barrons), Vegetables (Barrons), The Festive Famularo Kitchen (Atheneum), Healthy Grilling (Barrons), Healthy Pasta (Barrons), Supermeals For Supermarkets (Barrons), and Cook’s Tour of Italy (Berkeley). Both Celebrations and The Joy of Grilling won James Beard awards; Vegetables won an IACP book award and the Maria Luigia-Duchessa de Parma, Italy, award for Il premio internazionale di giornalismo award Joe has written for the New York Times, the New York Times Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, Bon Appetit Magazine, House and Garden magazine, Gourmet magazine, Coastal Living magazine, and Grilling Magazine. He was a contributor to Tastes of Italia for seven years and wrote more than 40 articles for the publication. Turning the tables, he has been the subject of articles in the New York Times, the New York Times Magazine, Bon Appetit magazine, House and Garden magazine, Coastal Living magazine, and House Beautiful. Reviews of his books appeared in newspapers across the country. Craig Claiborne wrote about Joe’s childhood in the New York Times, and Bon Appetit ran a photography essay about a New Year’s eve dinner at Joe’s country home in Pawling, New York. A piece about grilled food was featured in Coastal Living. Jane Ellis, food editor for House Beautiful showcased Joe’s Mirabelle Meringue Pie in the magazine. Richard Olney selected many of Joe’s recipes for The Good Cook series published by Time-Life. His work appeared on the covers of Bon Appetit and Tastes of Italia. As well as writing cookbooks, Joe has taught Italian cooking at a number of venues, and led more than 20 classes for the Silo cooking school in New Milford, Connecticut. Joe is retired and divides his time between Pawling, New York, and Key West, Florida.

Over the years, Joe has been praised by a number of journalists and writers:

Over the years, Joe has been praised by a number of journalists and writers: Re new book (2012) “Viva La Cucina Italina: “A cornucopia of a cookbook that educates and entertains. A readable, real-world collection of recipes that deserves to go from bookshelf to kitchen counter again and again.”   Kirkus Reviews

“The secret of VIVA LA CUCINA: it presents original recipes from Italy not often presented in other Italian cookbooks. Many of the recipes are startlingly simple and direct, their appeal coming from the freshness of ingredients. It is sure to catch the eye of any reader who has an interest in Italian cooking” Clarion Review

Other Books: “What fond memories I have of dining at Joe Famularo’s table. He is a natural-born and inspired cook.” Craig Claiborne, the New York Times “This is a book to own, use and enjoy. After you look into the book, you would wish the author would invite you to dinner.” Helen McCulley, House Beautiful

“Truly your new book is very interesting in your collection of recipes which combine different flavors in new ways”. Simone Beck, Mastering the Art of French Cooking

“One of the best kept secrets of Italy is soup, and Joe Famularo knows it. With his new book, Joe gives us straight-forward, easy-to-follow, mouthwatering recipes that capture the hearth and soul of Italy. I truly enjoyed it. Grazie, Joe! “         Biba Caggiano, television host and author of From Biba’s Italian Kitchen

“A book rich in recipes of which quite a few are genuine innovations”. William Rice, Washington Post and Atlanta Journal

“The hot culinary fashion is The Joy of Pasta, a joy itself.” Diane Baer, lifestyle editor, Muncie Indiana Press

“This well-illustrated book has line drawings and beautiful colorful photographs that make your mouth water. It is packed with information and recipes that are easy to follow and written in a warm and appealing manner.” Iowa City Press “It ranks as a top-notch book.” Alan Caruba, Daily Record, Morris County, New Jersey

“….this cookbook displays a decided talent for making the complicated simple and the difficult easy.” Post-Intelligencer, Seattle, Washington

“The recipes are marvelous. We could not discover a single or dreary recipe in the entire lot.” Martha Thomas, The Press 7 Journal “It is a privilege to introduce the genius of an author with talent, imagination and knowledge. Food Service Executives Association Newsletter

“A pleasure from cover to cover”. Library Journal

“User-friendly recipes and common sense advice.” Newsday “Thanks to Joe Famularo, you can still grill low-fat foods and have them taste good.” The Idaho Statesman