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 "The New American Circus is an excellent pioneering study of these new circuses. This is a most worthwhile and notable contribution which will appeal to a wide cross-section of audiences, much like the subject which it serves to document. It is supplemented by a series of handsome colour plates, in addition to numerous black and white photographs, and index, and a useful bibliography for those wishing to pursue further research." Theatre Research International

 "Those whose skill is in the kitchen will appreciate The Christmas Eve Cookbook by husband-and-wife team Ferdie and Luisita Pacheco . . . The book contains more than 200 recipes and 25 holiday stories, and the authors call on their Latin heritage to create original dumpling, pasta, rice, and bean recipes." -- ForeWord ForeWord

 "Ferdie Pacheco and his wife Luisita Sevilla Pacheco stir up a melting pot of immigrant lore and cuisine in America." -- Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly

 "Much can be said for a cookbook containing 178 Spanish recipes for both holiday and everyday meals. Um, um, good." -- Naples Daily News Naples Daily News

 "A thoroughly enjoyable and practical exploration of Christmas ethnic cooking and customs." ForeWord

 "A treasure you must possess." -- La Gaceta La Gaceta

 "A wonderful piece of Floridiana." -- Jacksonville Times-Union Jacksonville Times-Union

 "A wonderful book that should be extra special to Tampa residents." Tampa Tribune

 "Not just a collection of recipes for ethnic holiday dishes, however, for the Pachecos mingle stories with their directions for preparing Kreplach and puttanesca. This could be a handy guide for families that wish to mix their usual traditions with some new ones." Richmond Times-Dispatch

 "A thoroughly enjoyable and practical exploration of Christmas ethnic cooking and customs." ForeWord

 "From empanadas to chopped liver, from rib roast to pasta fresca, all of our kitchens are gearing up for the coming gustatory revelry. To help, The Christmas Eve Cookbook With Tales of Nochebučna and Chanukah by Ferdie Pacheco and Luisita Sevilla Pacheco offers recipes and stories for the holiday season." Niela Eliason, St. Petersburg Times St. Petersburg Times

 "A sparkling gem just in time for holiday gift-giving . . . ofers something for all tastes and it is much more than a cookbook." Stuart News

 "A wonderful selection of food and tales from Cuban, Spanish, Italian, Jewish and American cultures." -- Publishers Weekly Publishers Weekly

 "Pacheco happens to be a master story-teller, a skill that elevates The Christmas Eve Cookbook, which he co-wrote with his wife Luisita Sevilla Pacheco, above mere collections of recipes and transforms it into a heartwarming celebration of Florida's diversity. . . . Don't overlook the recipes, however, the real reason for writing the book. Organized by nationality and types of food, the recipes collected by the Pachecos are easy to read and easy to follow. Warning: reading them will make you hungry. Part history, part culinary, part whimsy, The Christmas Eve Cookbook is a fantastic volume, full of information that will whet your appetite while touching your heart." -- Lake City Reporter Lake City Reporter

 "There could be no more delicious holiday gift for anyone who loves Tampa Bay history than The Christmas Eve Cookbook With Tales of Nochebuena and Chanukah. . . . The new book serves up a big helping of stories and recipes from the Cubans, Spaniards, Italians and Jews who stirred Ybor City's melting pot for a century. They find the holidays a particularly rich time to celebrate Ybor's diversity. In their stories, you can spend Nochebuena with G-men and flamenco dancers, in fish markets and on the front lines of the Spanish Civil War, with characters from Muhammed Ali to Bicicleta the Scrooge." -- St. Petersburg Times St. Petersburg Times

 "Creates a holiday melting pot of immigrant lore and ethnic cuisine, and includes wonderful black and white sketches from Ferdie's gifted pen, and photos of the era. . . . A magic mix of epicurean delight sprinkled with delectable, unforgettable stories." -- El Heraldo Ft. Lauderdale El Heraldo


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