Media Interviews ~  Press Reviews ~ Feature Articles

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Radio Interviews

The  "Erskine Overnight"  Show  

Speak about Enchanted Evenings ~ Erskine is a Dream Come True 

He Sets a Stage, Knows His Subject, 

Brings Out the Best in His Guest,

And Most of All, Erskine Fully Informs His Audience, 

While Entertaining Them!

Thank You, Erskine, 

For Many Nights of 

Very Memorable One~Hour Interviews!

The "Erskine Overnight" Show 

Airs Weekly  ~ On Saturday Evenings, 

Starting 10 PM  Saturdays to 4 AM  Sundays  (MST)

On KFNN-AM 1510, Phoenix, AZ. 

 The Show Airs to 70 Radio Outlets Across The United States 

From New York To Hawaii.  

Check Your Local Stations for Your Correct Time Zone.

 Don't Miss 

"Erskine Overnight"

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Check www.erskineonradio.com 

Since July, 2001, we are Regular Guests on Erskine Overnight!

Erskine Airs At 

Every Saturday Evening & Sunday Morning 

Check your Local Radio Listing for Late Saturday Evening Times

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Very Special Thanks to Jerry Puffer for a  his Fabulous Interviews on 

  Jerry is The Host of KSEN's "Puffman Show," and 

"Does It All" with Class and Distinction ~ Jerry is Montana's Pride.

His Show reaches Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and North into Canada.

Our Thanks to a Great Show & Great Listening Audience.

Jerry Puffer is a very considerate Host who listens to his Audience.

Many of his Audience called him regarding our Book after our first Interview,

so Jerry spent the Interview carefully going over the History of our Restaurant,

The Menu, The Recipes, The Guests, Mama Lena's Heritage and 

Salvino & Margo's Journey to publish their loving Story~Cookbook.

We were thrilled with Jerry's considerateness to 

His Audience and To Us.

Stay Tuned  ~  Since June, 2001, We are Regular Guests on Jerry's Show

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Afternoon Magazine KCNN 1590 ~ 
John Reitmeier, Host Extraordinaire & True Lover of Italian Food

Thank You John For A Most Extraordinary Visit With You

Since Our First Interview with You, 

When You And Your Wonderful KCNN Listening Audience were 

Experiencing a Flood Disaster and with Your Calm and Spirit,

We know You Gave Your Listening Audience a Real Lift and

Welcomed our Interview as a Welcome Diversion

Each Interview has been A Very Special Day to Us

Special Thanks Again, John, and also To Producers Phil and Jodi !

Stay Tuned ~  Since April, 2001, we are Regular Guests

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Thanks, Whyl~AM, 960, Pennsylvania

Very Special Thanks to The Baker Girls ~ Lois & Paula

For A Very Sweet and Delightful Hour of 

Conversation of Cooking & Memories 

on their Saturday Morning, May 4th Show. 

We felt as though we were sitting in the Kitchen with them,

as they were so in tune with every part of  Our Story~Cookbook.

"What's Kookin With Paul Baker Show"

A Great Family and A Great Show!

Special Thanks to Producer Eileen

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Thank You, Libby Collins Show

WJOB~AM~1230 ~ Indiana

Special Thanks to Libby Collins, our Enthusiatic Host,  for

Her Very Welcoming and Upbeat Interview.

Libby showed her audience such an appreciation for

Our Story~Cookbook,

That It Made It a True Pleasure for Us to Chime In with The Whole Story

Thank You So Much, Libby, 

You are a Real Treat to Your Loyal Listeners and Your Guests!

We will visit with you, with pleasure, anytime!

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Dean Richards Show ~ WGN Radio ~ Chicago ~ May, 2001

Rick Kogan Show ~ WGN Radio ~ Chicago ~ June, 2001

 For The Very Special Mentions  & Regards From Time to Time 

We Thank You, Dean and Rick

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Five~Star Reviews on Amazon

I Remember Mama . . . Mama Lena's ! "

Griff and JoAnne Griffin,
Quest International for Hotel Executive Placement
Hendersonville, Tennessee, stating
"Every Restaurant Should Own This Story~Cookbook, 

and Faithfully Practice The Philosophies, Ideals and Principles 

That Made Mama Lena's A Success for So Many Years

 "Pass The Chianti ! "

Sam Weller, 

Publishers Weekly, New York

"Exciting and Excellent Book "
"Especially Enjoyed The Eggplant Parmesan"

 on Page 196 !"
Lorraine Guerino, Panama City Beach, Florida

" We Don't Feel Abandoned By These Authors ! "
Frank, Rockford, Illinois

" Like A Meal With Mom In Her Kitchen ! "
Vince DePaul, Bloomingdale, Illinois

" What Your Mother-In-Law Wouldn't Share ! "
Kara Giles, Park Ridge, Illinois

These Complete Reviews Are On Amazon.Com

Special Thanks To All Reviewers!

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Press Reviews and Features Articles

Booklist Magazine ~ The  American Library Association's Review

By Mark Knoblauch, Food Editor

March 15th, 2000

Playboy Magazine's ~ Special Features Section

"A Pinch of This and A Pinch of That's ~ A Simple Pasta Recipe

May, 2000

Skyliner/Lerner Newspapers"
April 5~7th, 2000 Issue
By Leah Zeldes, Food Editor ~ "Mama Lena Returns with New Cookbook"

"The Doings Newspapers" ~  May 11th, 2000 Issue
"Cookbook is Tribute to An Italian Mother"
By Susan Ryan, Managing Editor

"Key Magazine" ~ Book Expo America Show Edition

By Brad Klepac, Senior Editor ~ June, 2000

"Publishers Weekly" ~ Book Expo America Show Daily
By Sam Weller, Midwest Correspondent ~ "Mama Mia !" ~ June 4, 2000

Chicago Sun~Times ~ Food Section
By Lezli Bitterman, Food News Editor ~ "Mama's Memories"
With Special Thanks to Henry Kisor for Weekly Chicago Lit Listings

Inside Newspaper ~ Chicago's North Side News
Special Events ~ June 11 Dual Signings ~ "Italian Kitchen" ~ June 7, 2000

The Chicago Reader ~ Special Feature Section
"In Print: Inside A Legendary Italian Kitchen"
By Beth Ann Fletcher McEachern ~ June 9th, 2000
With Special Thanks to Patrick Arden, Managing Editor
And More Special Thanks to Mary Jo Madden, Circulation Editor

The Pioneer Press ~ Food Section
By Betty Nicolai ~ June 22, 2000

The Daily Herald ~ Food Section
By Lisa McInally ~ Wednesday, August 2nd, 2000
"An Italian Family's Culinary History Is Preserved In A Loving Memoir"
And, "Mama Lena: Served A Lot More Than Just Good Food"
With Special Thanks to Diane Dungey, Managing Editor,
Deborah Pankey, Food Editor, and Sarah Henseler, Copy Editor

Press Publications Papers ~ Food Section
"Remembering Mama Lena "
" Authors Share Family Story Through Cookbook"
By Maria Lazzara ~ Wednesday, August 9th, 2000
With Special Thanks to Rose Marie Mikoljak, Focus Editor

Rockford Register~Star ~ Food Section
"Mama's Family"
"Mama Lena Serves Up A Taste of Chicago"
By Geri Nikolai ~ Wednesday, August 16th, 2000
With Special Thanks to Doug Gass, Managing Editor/Features

West Suburban Living Magazine ~ Sept/Oct Issue
"In The Kitchen With Mama Lena"
By ~ Laurie Rich ~ Managing Editor
With Special Thanks to Chuck Cozette, Editor~Publisher

Pioneer Press Newspapers,
Oak Leaves & Forest Leaves,
Wilmette Life, Winnetka Talk & Northbrook News
"Cookbook Remembers Mama" ~ September 14th and September 28th
By Myrna Petlicki, Pioneer Press Correspondent
With Special Thanks to Rick Hibbert, Managing Editor and
to Michael Bonesteel, Diversions/Arts & Entertainment Editor
and to Virginia Gerst, Arts & Entertainment Editor, North Shore

New City ~ Chicago ~ September 14th, 2000
Authors' Visit ~ By Sam Weller

The Times ~ Highland, Indiana ~ September 20th, 2000
"Cooking Up Family Memories"
By Phillip Potempa, Features Writer
With Special Thanks to Theresa Badovich, Managing Editor
And More Special Thanks to Lisa Heintz, Editing Coordinator

City Talk (PBS) ~ January 26th, 2001
Network Chicago's "New" Newspaper

For PBS ~ WTTW (Channel 11) and Classical Radio WFMT (98.7)
"Mama Lena Lives In New Cookbook"
By Mark Knoblauch, Good Life Section
With Special Thanks to Tom Valeo, Associate Editor
Thanks Also to Mark Black, Photographer

LaTrattoria  ~ Stanislaus Food Products Newsletter
March, 2001 Issue
"La Vera Cucina" Column,
Highlighted Mama Lena's Italian Kitchen Recipe,
Shrimp & Sherry Soup ~ Gamberetti Shere' Minestra

And The List Goes On and On !

Very Special Thanks

To All These Wonderful Press & Media Professionals!

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Exhibits and Book Stores & Library Appearances

Exhibits

This Wonderful Story~Cookbook

was introduced to the European Market at the London Bookfair,
And...
Book Expo America
McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
American Library Association Book Show
San Francisco, CA

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Borders Book Store Signings
Our Warmest Thanks
To All Community Events Coordinators 

For Twenty~Five Borders Book Signings 
We Also Sent a Note of Admiration 
For Borders Personnel To
Borders Group CEO, Greg Josefowicz.
Mr. Josefowicz and Borders President, Tami Heim,
Both Very Enthusiastically and Graciously Acknowledged

Back to Us with Admiration for Our Story~Cookbook 

and Great Borders Tour
Thanks Again, Borders !

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Elmhurst Public Library
For A Wonderful Discussion Evening on November 5th
Special Acknowledgements are sent to
Marilyn Boria, Library Director
Kathleen DeYoung, Asst. Head Adult Reference
Christine Pellizzari, Public Information Coordinator
What a Special Library and Special Staff!
Very Special Thanks To One and All!

 
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"A Pinch of This and A Pinch of That"

Is In Many USA Libraries

And 

That's a Good Way to Personally Preview It

Or,

 Go To Amazon and See "Look Inside" Pages!

Enjoy!

We WELCOME your Email

MarSalas@MamaLenas.com

Thank You!