Italian Food

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.

Buon appetito! Everyone loves Italian food. But how did the Italians come to eat so well? The answer lies amid the vibrant beauty of Italy's historic cities. For a thousand years, they have been magnets for everything that makes for great eating: ingredients, talent, money, and power. Italian food is city food. Delizia! is much more than a history of Italian food. It is a history of Italy told through the flavors and character of its cities.

Chosen as one of the New York Times's 10 best books in the year of its original publication, this collection immediately won a cherished place among lovers of the tale and vaulted Calvino into the ranks of the great folklorists.

Travel with Bret Thoman on this hilarious and touching romp as he narrates his lifelong journey from his American upbringing to a new life in Italy. Written with passion, humor, and candor, this book masterfully captures the heart, soul, and spirit of Italy and the Italians as he navigates the wonder and craziness of this new Italian life. Initially drawn to Florence to study the language and explore his Italian ancestry, he feels a lure to the less touristy South. In the slower half of Italy, dialects are spoken, America is still revered, and lazy lunches are the high point of the day. In ...

Tuscany. What's it really like? The author of the acclaimed Inside Tuscany: A Second Time Around guide book series offers a new anthology of essays about living and traveling in Tuscany and Italy. Book Sections I. P8: Many of the best foods of Italy begin with the letter P: pizza, pecorino Toscano, porcini mushrooms, pasta, parmigiano reggiano, prosciutto, porchetta, and pici. II. Working and Living: including my philosophy for slow travel, what my workday looks like, the benefits of speaking Italian, a visit to the hospital emergency ward, and mysterious vibes. III. Rome: staying at a ...

Step into the alluring world of authentic Italian cuisine! Within the pages of this culinary odyssey, you are on the brink of embarking on a captivating journey that will not only elevate your culinary prowess but also deepen your appreciation for the diverse wonders of Italian gastronomy. Welcome to 'Become a Master of Italian Cooking,' subtitled 'Wow your Family and Friends,' your exclusive key to unlocking the cherished secrets of these timeless culinary traditions. I am delighted to serve as your guide on this delectable adventure. As the author of the 10-book series 'Italy Then and Now...

Stanley Tucci grew up in an Italian American family that spent every night around the kitchen table. He shared the magic of those meals with us in The Tucci Cookbook and The Tucci Table, and now he takes us beyond the savory recipes and into the compelling stories behind them.​ Taste is a reflection on the intersection of food and life, filled with anecdotes about his growing up in Westchester, New York.

There is an old Yiddish proverb that Scott and Jessica would have done well to heed. Mensch tracht, und Gott lacht. Man plans and God laughs. They thought that quitting their jobs, leaving a comfortable penthouse in Pittsburgh, saying good-bye to family, friends, and their mother tongue and moving to a little olive farm in Puglia, the “heel of the boot,” would be as easy as breaking a really expensive wine glass. And God laughed. So begins The Soul of the Heel, the story of an American couple that dreamt of an idyllic life in Italy but found that getting there would require patience (...

Hi, we're the D'Alessandro octuplets. We spent our entire childhood cooking with our Nonna every single day. We loved cooking with her so much. She taught us all of her Italian recipes. We loved it so much that we started dreaming of opening a restaurant together. Nonno taught us all about running a business, and we started saving. We all got jobs and made a plan. It took us a decade, but we finally had what we needed. We found a building in Billings, Montana and opened our much-anticipated restaurant. We no longer have Nonna with us, but we know that she's proudly watching from Heaven. ...

When Katy’s mother dies, she is left reeling. Carol wasn’t just Katy’s mom, but her best friend and first phone call. She had all the answers and now, when Katy needs her the most, she is gone. To make matters worse, their planned mother-daughter trip of a lifetime looms: to Positano, the magical town where Carol spent the summer right before she met Katy’s father. Katy has been waiting years for Carol to take her, and now she is faced with embarking on the adventure alone.

In Red Sauce, Ian MacAllen traces the evolution of traditional Italian-American cuisine, often referred to as "red sauce Italian," from its origins in Italy to its transformation in America into a new, distinct cuisine. It is a fascinating social and culinary history exploring the integration of red sauce food into mainstream America alongside the blending of Italian immigrant otherness into a national American identity.

Full of lighthearted humor, sumptuous food, the wisdom of an Italian mother-in-law, and all the atmosphere of Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Novels, this warm and witty memoir follows American-born Katherine Wilson on her adventures abroad. Thanks to a surprising romance—and a spirited woman who teaches her to laugh, to seize joy, and to love—a three-month rite of passage in Naples turns into a permanent embrace of this boisterous city on the Mediterranean.

THE ART AND TASTE OF ITALIAN CUISINE AT WITHIN EVERYONE REACH! Discover the art and taste of Italian cuisine with this professional cookbook, perfect for novice cooks and culinary masters alike! In this book, you'll learn traditional Italian recipes and new proposals, plus the culinary art of Italy, all in an easy and detailed way. In collaboration with a young Italian Executive Chef, you'll learn how to make the simplest and most complex dishes, from first courses to desserts. With The Italian Cuisine, Discovering the art of taste by Daniele Bartucca and The Executive Chef Davide ...

25 Years in Italy is an informative, insightful and entertaining account of life in contemporary Italy. It sheds light on daily life, culture, food and language of this fascinating country as observed from the inside by the author over a quarter of a century of uninterrupted stay. Through 20 information-packed chapters we get answers to questions like, why did George Clooney come to live by Lake Como? Why is Grana Padano the most popular cheese when there are 820 types to choose from? Why do Italians lace their language with English/American terms? What do they watch on TV? Why did Leonardo...

Are you planning a trip to a Italy? Or sharpening your skills for work? Just press play on this audiobook when you’re sleeping, meditating, or doing chores around the house. Learn new vocabulary while actively listening, or passively while you’re doing other things.

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 ...

Cassidy moved to Italy for a fresh start. Instead, a double-booked guesthouse mishap sends her deep into the Tuscan countryside—straight into a crumbling villa, a swarm of bees, and the path of a maddeningly attractive local named Adriano. Adriano makes honey, speaks in riddles, and might just be the most frustratingly handsome man Cassidy has ever met. But as she’s pulled deeper into the mystery surrounding Luciana’s past, Cassidy uncovers hidden letters, coded recipes, and whispers of a life lived in the shadows. The village is charming. The locals are nosy. And, the wine is ...

Lucy Moretti and her best friend, Ally Pope, are hard at work getting ready to open their next restaurant with their new business partners, Philip and Andrea Anders. When the couple offers them a celebratory night out on a harbor cruise, it’s hard to say no! But once on board, they find that a group of thieves have different plans. In addition to stealing their valuables, one of the thieves takes a shot at the boat’s captain, murdering him in cold blood before fleeing into the night. Shaken after their traumatizing night at sea, Lucy and Ally vow to uncover the pirates and solve the ...

Tired of tossing your sourdough discard? You’re not alone. If you’ve ever felt 😔 guilty throwing out your starter, 😕 confused by vague recipes, or 😤 frustrated with time-consuming instructions—this book was made for you. This stunning FULL COLOR cookbook is your ultimate guide to transforming sourdough discard into mouthwatering baked goods that your whole family will ❤️ love. Here’s why this book will become your favorite baking companion: ✅FULL COLOR EDITION: Beautiful photographs of the recipes, so you know exactly what deliciousness awaits. ✅NO CUPS – JUST ...

❓ Exhausted by restrictive diets? Craving easy, flavorful meals? The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook brings healthy, stress-free eating to your table! The Mediterranean diet isn’t just a typical “diet” – it’s a lifestyle of flavorful, wholesome eating. 🌿 Rooted in daily staples like fresh vegetables, beans, legumes, whole grains, and a preference for seafood over meat, it celebrates balanced, satisfying meals. 🍽️ More than just food, it’s about savoring every bite, enjoying meals in great company, and pairing this nourishing way of eating with an active, vibrant lifestyle....