A Taste for All Seasons

Born into a large Italian-American family In rural southern New Jersey, the author grew up on a family farm that produced vegetables and fruits for the New York and Philadelphia markets. While her father and brothers tended to the fields and orchards, her mother, sisters, and aunts gathered in the kitchen, cooking canning, and preserving foods for everyday meals and holiday feasts. By her elders sides, the author developed a passion and love for cooking and entertaining. Eleanor Rodio Furlong holds a BSN From the University of Pennsylvania and a MA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. An accomplished Mental Health Clinician and educator, she carried her passion for cooking into her retirement. For several years the author, together with her sister Rita owned and operated Riel Cafe, which was located on the boardwalk near Atlantic City, preparing family recipes and and creating new versions of old favorites. The author currently resides in Naples, Florida where she continues to entertain family and friends with her culinary talents. A Taste for All Seasons is her debut book.