Italian Food

Are you ready to experience the joy of growing and eating perfect, homegrown tomatos? Let us share with you the secrets and joys behind growing and eating this most magnificent vegetable (or is it fruit?) in the Italian tradition. This book will not only teach you how to grow the best tomatoes, but also how to enhance their flavors in the kitchen. Whats included? - Unlock the secrets of successful tomato growing with tips and techniques from Italian experts - Discover the history of tomatoes, heirlooms and hybrids and how to choose the best varieties for your garden - Master all steps of ...

At Enoteca Maria, the chefs are nonne, or Italian grandmothers, whose culinary expertise comes from years of cooking for their families. Now, they invoke the food wisdom, artisanal methods, and recipes—handed down for generations—that are indigenous to their regions of Italy. Each nonna/chef creates her menu from whatever looks inspiring in her pantry—spontaneously, the way family meals evolve. Here are the recipes and stories from the kitchen at Enoteca Maria, a beautiful compendium of food and nostalgia, capturing flavors from the heart of Italy.

A sadistic killer has come to Long Lakes . . . After the harrowing events of the past summer, Valentina Bianco is happy to take it easy, working on her wine importing business and enjoying the beauty of her Eastern Tennessee cabin, Elsewhere. With her boyfriend and FBI agent Jack Erikson all the way across the state, working an important case, she’s content to have a quiet few weeks ahead of her. But all is not quiet in idyllic Long Lakes. A new resident has moved into the gated community, a famous actor hiding from his past. He has secrets, and they’re about to catch up with him. From ...

This cookbook contains an introduction to traditional vegan Italian soup making including how to make the perfect soffritto and brodo. Then, ingredients, photos, and procedures for making simple yet traditional versions of 30 vegan Italian soups are presented including sbroscia (the "table scrap" soup from Northern Italy), bordatino pisano (the 10th century maritime soup), maccu (the delightful Sicilian fava bean and fennel soup), zuppa del contadino (farmer's soup), zuppa di zucca e castagne (pumpkin and chestnut soup), zuppa di lenticchie rosse (red lentil soup), ciambotta (vegetable stew...

The Accidentally Vegan Italian Salads book is the second book in the Accidentally Vegan series. This book contains a short introduction with a discussion of salad dressings, beans, and suggestions on how to use the book. Then, 32 recipes are provided with full-color photos for vegan Italian salads that always have been and always will be vegan. No meat or dairy substitutions or omissions are required to make these delicious salads (they are vegan by their nature, not through modification). The recipes are divided into three main sections with varying levels of difficulty, but none of the ...

Food has always been an integral part of Stanley Tucci’s life: from stracciatella soup served in the shadow of the Pantheon, to marinara sauce cooked between scene rehearsals and costume fittings, to home-made pizza eaten with his children before bedtime. Now, in What I Ate In One Year Tucci records twelve months of eating, in restaurants, kitchens, film sets, press junkets, at home and abroad, with friends, with family, with strangers, and occasionally just by himself.

In this captivating cookbook with colorful pictures, we invite you to explore 102 iconic recipes from the regions of Italy's Mediterranean coast that encapsulate the essence of Italian cuisine. From the sun-kissed shores of Sicily to the rolling hills of Lazio, immerse yourself in the rich flavors and diverse culinary traditions that define Italian cuisine. Featuring a collection of 102 iconic recipes meticulously curated from every corner of the Italian regions, this cookbook is your passport to mastering the art of Italian cooking. With stunning photos and step-by-step instructions, ...

Some people dream of a gentle retirement enjoying crochet or cricket, but for two sexagenarians, a more cadaverous future awaits… Newly retired teachers, Etta and Dora, take a walk along an old mule track connecting their mountain-top villages, each hoping to soothe the distress she feels at the paltry pension she will receive. Meeting at the fabled Witches’ Cave, they put aside their woes – the naked body of Sibilla, Castelmezzano’s beautiful witch, lies dead at the foot of the old oak tree. Did she plummet from the sky during a Sabbath flight as the superstitious locals are ...

Simple Italian Cooking. Get your copy of the best and most unique Italian recipes from BookSumo Press! Come take a journey with us into the delights of easy cooking. The point of this cookbook and all our cookbooks is to exemplify the effortless nature of cooking simply. In this book we focus on Italian. Italian Recipes is a complete set of simple but very unique Italian dishes. You will find that even though the recipes are simple, the tastes are quite amazing. So will you join us in an adventure of simple cooking? Here is a Preview of the Italian Recipes You Will Learn: Fontina Potato ...

This cookbook invites you on a culinary journey through Italy’s most iconic regions, renowned for their distinctive flavors, time-honored traditions, and local ingredients that shape Italian cuisine. Immerse yourself in a gastronomic adventure where each recipe takes you deeper into Italy's regional diversity, and every dish tells a story of heritage, taste, and the rich culture of Italian cooking. Perfect for those passionate about authentic Italian food, this book celebrates the artistry of traditional dishes from Italy’s heartland. From the rolling hills of Tuscany and the verdant ...

Having gotten home from college a complete failure, I was looking forward to a Christmas tradition that my grandmother had started decades ago. Just to be told that her famous desert would not be making it to the table this year, all because of a wine shortage. I singlehandedly took it upon myself to get the wine that was needed, quickly finding out that I may have gotten in over my head. Discovering myself along the way, I'll always remember the Christmas that changed my life.

After her exciting adventure uncovering a murderer, Lucy Moretti is back to business at the Italian restaurant she owns and operates in Boston’s historic North End neighborhood. Lucy and her best friend, Ally Pope, are ready to do all the hard work it takes to put their restaurant on the map. In fact, Ally has recently been nominated for the Outstanding Young Chef award, given every year to an executive chef under thirty. Will Lucy’s jealousy divide the long time friends? Between wrangling employees and crazy customers, Lucy doesn’t have much time for anything else, especially not ...

Pietro D’Arcangelo's journey began in the coal mines of Berwind-White and culminated in the heartwarming atmosphere of his own pizzeria. Born in Abruzzo, Italy, Pietro's dream wasn't just to escape the harsh life of a coal miner but to bring a piece of his homeland to America. "A Story About Pizza" delves into the rich history of Italian immigration and the merging of Italian and American cultures through the beloved dish of pizza. Erica D’Arcangelo weaves a narrative that spans generations, sharing her grandfather Pietro's dream, struggles, and triumphs. From the bustling streets of ...

In this book, Gianni casts a spotlight on Italian plant-based cuisine's depth and diversity. Building upon his "Italy Then and Now" series, available on Amazon, he explores how Italy’s culture has shaped its cuisine into what we cherish now. Gianni shares secrets of genuine Italian vegan cooking, providing numerous recipes for a wholesome lifestyle. This book is an invitation to replicate Italy’s most renowned culinary experiences. Transform your meals into gateways that transport you and your guests to the bustling streets of Milan, Florence, or Rome. Dive into these pages and let the ...

Spoiler alert: To avoid mind-altering information below, read the novel, The Difference, first! Twelve years after anxiety-prone Rachel Granza achieved her genealogy journey, emptiness creeps back into her otherwise perfect life, married to Brian in the ‘burbs with a booming psychotherapy practice. She finally has a clue about her mental health and knows her old coping methods jeopardize relationships and beyond. No thanks. But what would return her peace? A new ancestry mission? Yes, that’s it! Deciding she still needs answers to lingering questions about her Italian family history, ...

Cosa pensiamo che sia il Kamut®? Perché mangiare troppo tonno non va bene? Le patate al selenio fanno davvero bene alla salute? La mortadella 100% naturale esiste veramente? Dario Bressanini, l'importante ricercatore del dipartimento di Scienza e alta Tecnologia dell'Università dell'Insubria, ci porta a fare la spesa in un supermercato immaginario, aiutandoci a capire la narrativa dietro i prodotti e etichette di quello che compriamo.

Restaurant owner Lucy Moretti is on top of the world - she’s finally in charge of Alba, the restaurant her family has been operating for two generations. Things are great - that is, until a police officer knocks on the door. He informs Lucy that one of her long time employees, Donovan Fagan, has been found stabbed to death on the front steps of the neighborhood church. Even worse, the murder weapon was a knife from Lucy's own restaurant! Always inquisitive, Lucy can't help but be drawn into the case, with the help of her best friend and executive chef, Ally. Join Lucy and Ally as they ...

Having spent her summers in Tuscany for the past several years, Frances Mayes relished the opportunity to experience the pleasures of primavera, an Italian spring. Bella Tuscany, a companion volume to Under the Tuscan Sun, is her passionate and lyrical account of her continuing love affair with Italy.

Spaghetti Western is the story of Genesio (Gene) Cioni, his family, community, and the food that made him famous during the fabulous '50s when he introduced Calgary to Italian cooking. Gene's story is the quintessential immigrant success story told with a flair for narrative by his daughter Maria Cioni. Gene was just 16 when he arrived from Antrodoco, in the Abruzzi region of Italy, to find one vibrant, close-knit Italian community in the burgeoning city of Calgary in the 1920s.

This is the 11th of a series of books I am releasing titled "Italy Then and Now," each dedicated to one of the twenty Italian regions. This book showcases the region of Lazio, home to Rome and the Vatican City, the evolution of the region and its cities over time, notable historical and contemporary figures, unique regional cuisine and wine specialties, the region's provinces and major cities, notable events, and important landmarks.