R.I.P: Vincent Schiavelli--Actor, Food Writer, and Cook
R.I.P: Vincent Schiavelli--Actor, Food Writer, and Cook
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R.I.P: Vincent Schiavelli--Actor, Food Writer, and Cook
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Post #1 - December 28th, 2005, 7:58 amVincent Schiavelli, one of hollywood's most recognizable character actors recently passed away in his home in Sicily. Obituary available here.
Until I read his obituary, I did not know that he was an accomplished cook and food writer.
List of Vincent Schivelli's books on Amazon.com
Link to NPR story (audio) where he discusses his cooking.
Best,
Michael
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Post #2 - December 28th, 2005, 8:38 amAnd in a sadly related actor/food/death item.
Michael Vale, the actor best known for his portrayal of a sleepy-eyed Dunkin' Donuts baker who said "Time to make the donuts," has died, his family said on Tuesday. He was 83.Steve Z.
“Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
― Ludwig van Beethoven
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Post #3 - December 28th, 2005, 3:31 pmThanks, eatchicago, for posting. I am truly saddened to learn of Vincent Schiavelli's death, as he ranks second only to Julia Child as my most beloved food writer. His book, "Bruculinu, America," represents the best of my favorite genre: the sentimental food biography. His memories of important people in his life through the dishes they shared made me weep, and laugh. Saveur fans may remember an article (April 1997) entitled "A Sicilian Grandson Cooks," in which Schiavelli takes his son back to Sicily, to his grandfather's hometown, and cooks his grandfather's specialties for his new friends there. Sometime after that article appeared, Schiavelli showed up in a dream I had to laugh and talk about food. Strange, but true.Man : I can't understand how a poet like you can eat that stuff.
T. S. Eliot: Ah, but you're not a poet.
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Post #4 - December 28th, 2005, 3:37 pmJosephine wrote:Thanks, eatchicago, for posting. I am truly saddened to learn of Vincent Schiavelli's death...
I agree with you, Josephine, on both counts. I have two of his books (Bruculinu, America and Papa Andrea's Sicilian Table) and have enjoyed them both very much.
AntoniusAlle Nerven exzitiert von dem gewürzten Wein -- Anwandlung von Todesahndungen -- Doppeltgänger --
- aus dem Tagebuch E.T.A. Hoffmanns, 6. Januar 1804.
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Na sir is na seachain an cath.
