Italian Garden

The garden of Villa Marchese was once a sight to behold. Now, overgrown and unloved, the flowers that once bloomed are nothing but a reminder of the tragic events of Flora Marchese's death. When horticulturist Violet Honeywell is commissioned to restore the once exquisite garden, she immediately accepts and sets off on a life-changing adventure.

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.

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.

Tom Colicchio cooked his first recipe at 13 years old—a stuffed eggplant from an issue of Cuisine magazine that he picked up out of boredom—and it changed his life. Listeners are in for a treat as the talented Will Damron (who has read over 700 audiobooks) delivers an immersive account of Emmy Award-winning celebrity chef and beloved restaurateur Tom Colicchio’s life, challenges, and success.

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.

The world is enamored with Italy: its culture, art, food, and fashion, its beautiful landscapes, and famous cities-and, of course, its wine. If history can sometimes be throat-achingly dry, writer and wine expert Marc Millon serves up a delightfully fresh take on Italy's past, present, and future, best enjoyed with a glass in hand.

Italian Lakes is a guide to Italy's 'Lake District' that extends across north of the country. Although the focus is on the three major lakes: Como, Maggiore and Garda, it also gives information on Lake Iseo, the 4th largest, as well as small lakes around Como. What distinguishes the guide is the inclusion of over 100 original photos to show you glimpses of visual delights awaiting you. There's detailed info on the nearest airports to the lakes and how to get around by public transport, where to take a boat trip, prices, what to see, and gives useful suggestions on where to walk to, trek or ...

In this seven-day guide you will gain a simple-to-digest lesson on Italian wines, taking you from any starting point to being able to select, taste, pair, and pour an outstanding Italian variety. If you are currently at a fairly average stage in your wine knowledge and need a book where a plane ticket to Italy is not required, then this book is for you. Do you need the skills to be able to deliver the right bottle of wine for all social occasions, and start to raise your game from just Pinot Grigio or Merlot? Then we are here for you.

Humans have produced and enjoyed olive oil for thousands of years, but education about olive oil is woefully lacking. After meeting and falling in love with an American on holiday, then moving to the U.S., Giuseppe Morisani was shocked to discover that quality olive oil was not appreciated or even available in many parts of the United States. He was raised among his family’s seaside olive groves in Calabria, Italy, so when he and his wife, Skyler Mapes, decided to demystify the industry, they moved to Calabria.

🔥 She came to Italy to find God. She didn’t expect to find Him in a man who kissed like scripture and touched her like worship. After leaving a loveless, sexless relationship, Naomi travels to Tuscany on a solo faith retreat—desperate to rediscover God, herself, and maybe, the meaning of joy. What she finds instead is Luca Bellini, a vineyard owner with soil on his hands, scripture in his soul, and fire in his eyes. Their connection is instant. Their chemistry? Unholy. Or… is it? 💋 Tasting the Garden is a bold, sensual Christian romance inspired by the Song of Solomon—a story ...

Introducing "From Garden to Table", the ultimate eBook for all pesto enthusiasts! Immerse yourself in the vibrant and versatile world of homemade pesto with this comprehensive guide that takes you on a culinary journey, transforming traditional and unconventional ingredients into delectable creations that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the history and origins of pesto, exploring its rich heritage before progressing onto the power of fresh herbs. Uncover the secret to selecting and storing these vital ingredients, ensuring optimal freshness and flavor every time you whip up a ...

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.

Would you like to be able to prepare delicious and unbelievable Italian restaurant dishes at home? Are you ready to re-create your favorite Italian flavors at home? You’ll start cooking like a restaurant chef before you know it! With our audiobook Copycat Recipes, thanks to their magnificent flavors and the recipes of the four main Italian restaurant chain (Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Olive Garden, and Romano’s Macaroni Grill), you‘ll be able to re-create all the menus of these restaurants at home!

Stefania Corrado, consulente strategica di food marketing, giornalista, docente e food writer, con una solida esperienza nella creazione di contenuti editoriali e digitali per il settore gastronomico, firma il primo audiolibro di ricette pubblicato in Italia: La cucina italiana reloaded. In questo innovativo progetto, Stefania reinterpreta alcune delle ricette più iconiche della tradizione italiana, affiancando alla versione autentica una sua personale rivisitazione creativa.

Nel 2016 Dion Leonard, un esperto ultramaratoneta, incontra inaspettatamente una piccola cagnolina randagia durante una gara di 250 chilometri attraverso il deserto dei Gobi, in Cina. La cucciola, che sarà ribattezzata Gobi, dimostra che quello che le manca nella taglia è ampiamente ricompensato dalla grandezza del suo cuore: comincia a seguire Dion passo dopo passo, attraverso le impervie montagne Tian Shan, mantenendo il passo con lui per circa 130 chilometri. Quando Dion si rende conto dell'incredibile determinazione di questo piccolo animale, qualcosa dentro di lui cambia per sempre.

Amatriciana, pesto, ragù alla bolognese, lasagne, pasta ripiena, gnocchi. Siamo tutti convinti di conoscere alla perfezione come si preparano questi piatti, e cosa prevede “la tradizione”. Ma se scoprissimo che l'italianissima carbonara è nata negli Stati Uniti e che la ricetta “tradizionale" (guanciale, uova, pecorino, niente panna) è apparsa solo alla fine degli anni sessanta? E che invece le fettuccine Alfredo, considerate simbolo di posticcia cucina italoamericana, sono in realtà nate nella Roma dell'Ottocento?

Questo manuale ti insegnerà come scegliere il sito giusto per il tuo stagno per pesci da giardino, come riempire lo stagno e come manutenerlo nel modo corretto, per garantire ai tuoi pesci di stare bene. In questo mondo ultra stressante, i mezzi per rilassarsi sono indispensabili. Uno dei migliori di questi, se hai lo spazio, è uno stagno per pesci da giardino. Un`alternativa potrebbe essere un acquario in casa. Questo manuale ti insegnerà come scegliere un sito per il tuo laghetto, come rifornirlo e come mantenerlo in modo che i tuoi pesci conducano una vita felice.

Il futurismo italiano, padre di numerosi futurismi e avanguardisti esteri, non rimane prigioniero delle vittorie mondiali ottenute "in venti anni di grandi battaglie artistiche politiche spesso consacrate col sangue" come le chiamò Benito Mussolini. Il futurismo italiano affronta ancora l'impopolarità con un programma di rinnovamento totale della cucina.

Niente è più potente dello sguardo di un gatto. Lui sa. Lui conosce i tuoi sentimenti e i tuoi desideri, prima di te, meglio di te. Chi vive con un compagno felino non se ne stupisce. Martina, invece, non ha mai vissuto con un gatto, nonostante sia cresciuta in campagna. Così quando si trasferisce a Parma per iniziare un nuovo lavoro, non sa bene cosa fare con il bellissimo micio che si installa come niente fosse nella casa che un’amica le ha prestato. Ma se un gatto ti sceglie sei sua per sempre, e così a lui, con pazienza, non resta che farle da maestro.

Bambini e ragazzi si possano educare da soli; l'amicizia tra loro può aiutarli a migliorarsi; il lavoro e la vita all'aperto garantiscono un corpo sano e favoriscono un buon equilibrio psicologico: queste sono quindi le tesi educative del romanzo, in netto contrasto con le convinzioni pedagogiche dell'epoca. Ma il libro non precorreva i tempi solo in questo: nella seconda parte del libro vengono affrontate e ben spiegate le teorie del “pensiero positivo” e della ripetizione dei pensieri positivi che è alla base di così tante tecniche cosiddette “magiche”.....