Francesca's Kitchen
{{short description|2006 novel by Peter Pezzelli}}
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Francesca's Kitchen is a novel by Peter Pezzelli. It was published in trade paperback by Kensington Publishing in 2006.
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| name = Francesca's Kitchen
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| caption = First edition cover
| author = Peter Pezzelli
| cover_artist = George Angelini
| country = United States
| language = English
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| genre = Fiction
| publisher = Kensington
| release_date = September 1, 2006
| media_type = Trade Paperback
| pages = 340
| isbn = 0-7582-1327-1
| dewey= 813/.54 22
| congress= PS3616.E98 F73 2006
| oclc= 71053816
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Reception
A Publishers Weekly review says, "Most of the action happens in kitchens: home cooking, good pasta and traditional family values conquer all in this amusing and touching story".{{cite news |title=Francesca's Kitchen. |url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-16054392_ITM |work=Publishers Weekly |date=July 17, 2006 |page=136 |access-date=2008-10-26 }}{{subscription required}} An Albuquerque Journal review says, "The glowing characters, with their refreshingly human fears and insecurities, are fun and familiar, capturing the everyday emotions of regular people".{{cite news |title='Francesca's Kitchen' cooks up a delicious read |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-11576400.html |work=Albuquerque Journal |date=October 22, 2006 |access-date=2008-10-26 }}{{dead link|date=February 2019|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}{{full citation needed|date=October 2013}} Sheri Melnick, of Romantic Times, reviewed the book saying, "Filled with warmth and humor, Pezzelli's latest novel entices. Readers won't want to put down this richly detailed novel as two very different women find a common bond and develop a highly rewarding relationship. And the scrumptious recipes at the end are a fine addition to the captivating conclusion".{{cite news |title=kitchen tiles |url=http://www.tilesupply.co.uk/Kitchen-Tiles |work=Romantic Times |access-date=2008-10-26 }}