Lorraine Ranalli

Gravy Wars: South Philly Foods, Feuds & Attytudes Lorraine Ranalli

From the city that brought us Rocky, cheese steaks, and soft pretzels, comes "Gravy Wars: South Philly Foods, Feuds & Attytudes," a humorous narrative about the Italian-American culture. Laugh out loud as you read the truth about Italian traditions and superstitions, and discover a slew of scrumptious original recipes that will help you win your own kitchen competitions. Best-selling Author Lisa Scottoline calls Gravy Wars "Charming and heartwarming, and an authentic echo of growing up Italian-American. Ranalli is the real deal, and it shows!"

"Gravy Wars | South Philly Foods, Feuds & Attytudes" captures the essence of Philadelphia. We have the ability to debate, argue, and dissect the most mundane topics but always we keep our hearts open to our greatest strengths: family and friendships. - Phil Martelli, Head Coach St. Joseph's University Men's Basketball and author of Don't Call Me Coach: A Lesson Plan for Life