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Publisher
Rizzoli International Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0847831477
ISBN-13
9780847831470
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Book Title
Cucina : the Regional Cooking of Italy
Number of Pages
928 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Reference, Regional & Ethnic / Italian, History
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Yes
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Cooking
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The Italian Academy of Cuisine
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Hardcover

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3 in
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102.2 Oz
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10.2 in
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7.5 in

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The most complete and authentic Italian cookbook ever published in the English language, featuring more than 2,000 recipes by home cooks, for home cooks. "This bible of the Italian culinary tradition is now available in English, a must-have reference book for all who love cooking and eating the dishes ofIl Bel Paese-Italy." -Lidia Bastianich, author ofLidia's Italy "If you have been to Italy and still dream about the fish soup you had in Liguria, the peppery pasta of Rome, or the seafood risotto of Venice-not to worry-all these dishes can be found here. This book shows that trends may come and go but the tradition of great, heartwarming Italian food is here to stay." -Biba Caggiano, author ofBiba's Italy "As one would expect from a book put together by the members of the Italian Academy of Cuisine, this represents the apex of Italian food culture. The book is an essential contribution to our understanding of the intricate complexities of real Italian food. I have found here recipes unknown to me, despite my having studied the subject for more than five decades." -Comm. Antonio Carluccio, OBE, author ofItalia: The Recipes and Customs of the Regions "This impressive collection of recipes is a testament to the extraordinary diversity of Italian cuisine." -Giuliano Hazan, author ofGiuliano Hazan's Thirty Minute Pasta "A comprehensive book, loaded with interesting recipes. This is the way Italians cook." -Pino Luongo, chef and author ofTwo Meatballs in the Italian Kitchen and Dirty Dishes "At a time when regional distinctions are blurring in Italian cuisine, the publication ofLa Cucinacomes as a forceful and comprehensive reminder of the enormous diversity and honest goodness of home cooking, which has always been the true basis for the country's gastronomy." -John Mariani, author ofThe Dictionary of Italian Food and Drink   "Many of us feel we know the regional dishes of Italy, yet this bible of a book broadens our horizons to the unexpected. It will teach you the traditions and ingredients of Italy and an understanding of Italians' approach to cooking-a book to truly treasure." -Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers, The River CafÉ, The most complete and authentic Italian cookbook ever published in the English language, featuring more than 2,000 recipes by home cooks, for home cooks., The most complete and authentic Italian cookbook ever published in the English language, featuring more than 2,000 recipes by home cooks, for home cooks. "This bible of the Italian culinary tradition is now available in English, a must-have reference book for all who love cooking and eating the dishes of Il Bel Paese-- Italy." ~Lidia Bastianich, author of Lidia''s Italy "If you have been to Italy and still dream about the fish soup you had in Liguria, the peppery pasta of Rome, or the seafood risotto of Venice--not to worry--all these dishes can be found here. This book shows that trends may come and go but the tradition of great, heartwarming Italian food is here to stay." ~Biba Caggiano, author of Biba''s Italy "As one would expect from a book put together by the members of the Italian Academy of Cuisine, this represents the apex of Italian food culture. The book is an essential contribution to our understanding of the intricate complexities of real Italian food. I have found here recipes unknown to me, despite my having studied the subject for more than five decades." ~Comm. Antonio Carluccio, OBE, author of Italia: The Recipes and Customs of the Regions "This impressive collection of recipes is a testament to the extraordinary diversity of Italian cuisine." ~Giuliano Hazan, author of Giuliano Hazan''s Thirty Minute Pasta "A comprehensive book, loaded with interesting recipes. This is the way Italians cook." ~Pino Luongo, chef and author of Two Meatballs in the Italian Kitchen and Dirty Dishes "At a time when regional distinctions are blurring in Italian cuisine, the publication of La Cucina comes as a forceful and comprehensive reminder of the enormous diversity and honest goodness of home cooking, which has always been the true basis for the country''s gastronomy." ~John Mariani, author of The Dictionary of Italian Food and Drink   "Many of us feel we know the regional dishes of Italy, yet this bible of a book broadens our horizons to the unexpected. It will teach you the traditions and ingredients of Italy and an understanding of Italians'' approach to cooking--a book to truly treasure." ~Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers, The River Caf "If you''ve traveled in Italy, you''ve probably wondered why, say, pasta with chickpeas is made differently in towns 10 kilometers apart, or why you have never found that spice cake you loved in Terni anywhere else. That''s because Italian cooking isn''t just regional, it''s microregional as La Cucina proves to fascinating effect. This book packs in so many recipes there''s no room for bucolic back stories, photos or detailed instructions...but what delicious recipes you''ll find...picking and preparing dishes at random will prove an enjoyable game for winter''s day." ~New York Times Book Review " La Cucina: The Regional Cooking of Italy (Rizzoli, 2009) is a masterpiece of Italian cooking, compiled by the founders of the Italian Academy of Cuisine. It''s an essential addition to any cook''s library with 2,000 recipes." ~ Saveur "Try to cook your way through one of these books. Bigger is better with new cookbook trend." ~The Associated Press "The book is absurdly comprehensive..." ~ Time Out New York " La Cucina: The Regional Cooking of Italy (Rizzoli; 928 pages; $45). More than 2,000 recipes from all over Italy, collected a half century ago by cultural preservationists and published here for the first time in English. The recipes are neatly organized and identified by region - there are dozens of recipes just for anchovies (yes, that is a good thing). Every home should have a copy." ~ The San Francisco Chronicle "The book reads that way, familial and familiar, idiosyncratic yet organized, and feels at times like spending a year in Italian kitchens, circa 1950. Nonni would approve." ~ Foreword Magazine, The most complete and authentic Italian cookbook ever published in the English language, featuring more than 2,000 recipes by home cooks, for home cooks. "This bible of the Italian culinary tradition is now available in English, a must-have reference book for all who love cooking and eating the dishes of Il Bel Paese- Italy." ~Lidia Bastianich, author of Lidia's Italy "If you have been to Italy and still dream about the fish soup you had in Liguria, the peppery pasta of Rome, or the seafood risotto of Venice-not to worry-all these dishes can be found here. This book shows that trends may come and go but the tradition of great, heartwarming Italian food is here to stay." ~Biba Caggiano, author of Biba's Italy "As one would expect from a book put together by the members of the Italian Academy of Cuisine, this represents the apex of Italian food culture. The book is an essential contribution to our understanding of the intricate complexities of real Italian food. I have found here recipes unknown to me, despite my having studied the subject for more than five decades." ~Comm. Antonio Carluccio, OBE, author of Italia: The Recipes and Customs of the Regions "This impressive collection of recipes is a testament to the extraordinary diversity of Italian cuisine." ~Giuliano Hazan, author of Giuliano Hazan''s Thirty Minute Pasta "A comprehensive book, loaded with interesting recipes. This is the way Italians cook." ~Pino Luongo, chef and author of Two Meatballs in the Italian Kitchen and Dirty Dishes "At a time when regional distinctions are blurring in Italian cuisine, the publication of La Cucina comes as a forceful and comprehensive reminder of the enormous diversity and honest goodness of home cooking, which has always been the true basis for the country's gastronomy." ~John Mariani, author of The Dictionary of Italian Food and Drink   "Many of us feel we know the regional dishes of Italy, yet this bible of a book broadens our horizons to the unexpected. It will teach you the traditions and ingredients of Italy and an understanding of Italians' approach to cooking-a book to truly treasure." ~Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers, The River Caf "If you've traveled in Italy, you've probably wondered why, say, pasta with chickpeas is made differently in towns 10 kilometers apart, or why you have never found that spice cake you loved in Terni anywhere else. That's because Italian cooking isn't just regional, it's microregional as La Cucina proves to fascinating effect. This book packs in so many recipes there's no room for bucolic back stories, photos or detailed instructions&but what delicious recipes you'll find&picking and preparing dishes at random will prove an enjoyable game for winter's day." ~New York Times Book Review " La Cucina: The Regional Cooking of Italy (Rizzoli, 2009) is a masterpiece of Italian cooking, compiled by the founders of the Italian Academy of Cuisine. It''s an essential addition to any cook''s library with 2,000 recipes." ~ Saveur "Try to cook your way through one of these books. Bigger is better with new cookbook trend." ~The Associated Press "The book is absurdly comprehensive&" ~ Time Out New York " La Cucina: The Regional Cooking of Italy (Rizzoli; 928 pages; $45). More than 2,000 recipes from all over Italy, collected a half century ago by cultural preservationists and published here for the first time in English. The recipes are neatly organized and identified by region - there are dozens of recipes just for anchovies (yes, that is a good thing). Every home should have a copy." ~ The San Francisco Chronicle, The most complete and authentic Italian cookbook ever published in the English language, featuring more than 2,000 recipes by home cooks, for home cooks. "This bible of the Italian culinary tradition is now available in English, a must-have reference book for all who love cooking and eating the dishes of Il Bel Paese- Italy." ~Lidia Bastianich, author of Lidia's Italy "If you have been to Italy and still dream about the fish soup you had in Liguria, the peppery pasta of Rome, or the seafood risotto of Venice-not to worry-all these dishes can be found here. This book shows that trends may come and go but the tradition of great, heartwarming Italian food is here to stay." ~Biba Caggiano, author of Biba's Italy "As one would expect from a book put together by the members of the Italian Academy of Cuisine, this represents the apex of Italian food culture. The book is an essential contribution to our understanding of the intricate complexities of real Italian food. I have found here recipes unknown to me, despite my having studied the subject for more than five decades." ~Comm. Antonio Carluccio, OBE, author of Italia: The Recipes and Customs of the Regions "This impressive collection of recipes is a testament to the extraordinary diversity of Italian cuisine." ~Giuliano Hazan, author of Giuliano Hazan''s Thirty Minute Pasta "A comprehensive book, loaded with interesting recipes. This is the way Italians cook." ~Pino Luongo, chef and author of Two Meatballs in the Italian Kitchen and Dirty Dishes "At a time when regional distinctions are blurring in Italian cuisine, the publication of La Cucina comes as a forceful and comprehensive reminder of the enormous diversity and honest goodness of home cooking, which has always been the true basis for the country's gastronomy." ~John Mariani, author of The Dictionary of Italian Food and Drink "Many of us feel we know the regional dishes of Italy, yet this bible of a book broadens our horizons to the unexpected. It will teach you the traditions and ingredients of Italy and an understanding of Italians' approach to cooking-a book to truly treasure." ~Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers, The River Café "If you've traveled in Italy, you've probably wondered why, say, pasta with chickpeas is made differently in towns 10 kilometers apart, or why you have never found that spice cake you loved in Terni anywhere else. That's because Italian cooking isn't just regional, it's microregional as La Cucina proves to fascinating effect. This book packs in so many recipes there's no room for bucolic back stories, photos or detailed instructions…but what delicious recipes you'll find…picking and preparing dishes at random will prove an enjoyable game for winter's day." ~New York Times Book Review " La Cucina: The Regional Cooking of Italy (Rizzoli, 2009) is a masterpiece of Italian cooking, compiled by the founders of the Italian Academy of Cuisine. It''s an essential addition to any cook''s library with 2,000 recipes." ~ Saveur "Try to cook your way through one of these books. Bigger is better with new cookbook trend." ~The Associated Press "The book is absurdly comprehensive…" ~ Time Out New York " La Cucina: The Regional Cooking of Italy (Rizzoli; 928 pages; $45). More than 2,000 recipes from all over Italy, collected a half century ago by cultural preservationists and published here for the first time in English. The recipes are neatly organized and identified by region - there are dozens of recipes just for anchovies (yes, that is a good thing). Every home should have a copy." ~ The San Francisco Chronicle "The book reads that way, familial and familiar, idiosyncratic yet organized, and feels at times like spending a year in Italian kitchens, circa 1950. Nonni would approve." ~ Foreword Magazine, The most complete and authentic Italian cookbook ever published in the English language, featuring more than 2,000 recipes by home cooks, for home cooks. "This bible of the Italian culinary tradition is now available in English, a must-have reference book for all who love cooking and eating the dishes ofIl Bel Paese-Italy." ~Lidia Bastianich, author ofLidia's Italy "If you have been to Italy and still dream about the fish soup you had in Liguria, the peppery pasta of Rome, or the seafood risotto of Venice-not to worry-all these dishes can be found here. This book shows that trends may come and go but the tradition of great, heartwarming Italian food is here to stay." ~Biba Caggiano, author ofBiba's Italy "As one would expect from a book put together by the members of the Italian Academy of Cuisine, this represents the apex of Italian food culture. The book is an essential contribution to our understanding of the intricate complexities of real Italian food. I have found here recipes unknown to me, despite my having studied the subject for more than five decades." ~Comm. Antonio Carluccio, OBE, author ofItalia: The Recipes and Customs of the Regions "This impressive collection of recipes is a testament to the extraordinary diversity of Italian cuisine." ~Giuliano Hazan, author ofGiuliano Hazan's Thirty Minute Pasta "A comprehensive book, loaded with interesting recipes. This is the way Italians cook." ~Pino Luongo, chef and author ofTwo Meatballs in the Italian Kitchen and Dirty Dishes "At a time when regional distinctions are blurring in Italian cuisine, the publication ofLa Cucinacomes as a forceful and comprehensive reminder of the enormous diversity and honest goodness of home cooking, which has always been the true basis for the country's gastronomy." ~John Mariani, author ofThe Dictionary of Italian Food and Drink "Many of us feel we know the regional dishes of Italy, yet this bible of a book broadens our horizons to the unexpected. It will teach you the traditions and ingredients of Italy and an understanding of Italians' approach to cooking-a book to truly treasure." ~Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers, The River CafÉ "If you've traveled in Italy, you've probably wondered why, say, pasta with chickpeas is made differently in towns 10 kilometers apart, or why you have never found that spice cake you loved in Terni anywhere else. That's because Italian cooking isn't just regional, it's microregional asLa Cucinaproves to fascinating effect. This book packs in so many recipes there's no room for bucolic back stories, photos or detailed instructions…but what delicious recipes you'll find…picking and preparing dishes at random will prove an enjoyable game for winter's day." ~New York Times Book Review "La Cucina: The Regional Cooking of Italy(Rizzoli, 2009) is a masterpiece of Italian cooking, compiled by the founders of the Italian Academy of Cuisine. It's an essential addition to any cook's library with 2,000 recipes." ~Saveur "Try to cook your way through one of these books. Bigger is better with new cookbook trend." ~The Associated Press "The book is absurdly comprehensive…" ~Time Out New York "La Cucina: The Regional Cooking of Italy(Rizzoli; 928 pages; $45). More than 2,000 recipes from all over Italy, collected a half century ago by cultural preservationists and published here for the first time in English. The recipes are neatly organized and identified by region - there are dozens of recipes just for anchovies (yes, that is a good thing). Every home should have a copy." ~The San Francisco Chronicle<br, The most complete and authentic Italian cookbook ever published in the English language, featuring more than 2,000 recipes by home cooks, for home cooks. "This bible of the Italian culinary tradition is now available in English, a must-have reference book for all who love cooking and eating the dishes of Il Bel Paese-- Italy." ~Lidia Bastianich, author of Lidia''s Italy "If you have been to Italy and still dream about the fish soup you had in Liguria, the peppery pasta of Rome, or the seafood risotto of Venice--not to worry--all these dishes can be found here. This book shows that trends may come and go but the tradition of great, heartwarming Italian food is here to stay." ~Biba Caggiano, author of Biba''s Italy "As one would expect from a book put together by the members of the Italian Academy of Cuisine, this represents the apex of Italian food culture. The book is an essential contribution to our understanding of the intricate complexities of real Italian food. I have found here recipes unknown to me, despite my having studied the subject for more than five decades." ~Comm. Antonio Carluccio, OBE, author of Italia: The Recipes and Customs of the Regions "This impressive collection of recipes is a testament to the extraordinary diversity of Italian cuisine." ~Giuliano Hazan, author of Giuliano Hazan''s Thirty Minute Pasta "A comprehensive book, loaded with interesting recipes. This is the way Italians cook." ~Pino Luongo, chef and author of Two Meatballs in the Italian Kitchen and Dirty Dishes "At a time when regional distinctions are blurring in Italian cuisine, the publication of La Cucina comes as a forceful and comprehensive reminder of the enormous diversity and honest goodness of home cooking, which has always been the true basis for the country''s gastronomy." ~John Mariani, author of The Dictionary of Italian Food and Drink   "Many of us feel we know the regional dishes of Italy, yet this bible of a book broadens our horizons to the unexpected. It will teach you the traditions and ingredients of Italy and an understanding of Italians'' approach to cooking--a book to truly treasure." ~Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers, The River Café "If you''ve traveled in Italy, you''ve probably wondered why, say, pasta with chickpeas is made differently in towns 10 kilometers apart, or why you have never found that spice cake you loved in Terni anywhere else. That''s because Italian cooking isn''t just regional, it''s microregional as La Cucina proves to fascinating effect. This book packs in so many recipes there''s no room for bucolic back stories, photos or detailed instructions...but what delicious recipes you''ll find...picking and preparing dishes at random will prove an enjoyable game for winter''s day." ~New York Times Book Review " La Cucina: The Regional Cooking of Italy (Rizzoli, 2009) is a masterpiece of Italian cooking, compiled by the founders of the Italian Academy of Cuisine. It''s an essential addition to any cook''s library with 2,000 recipes." ~ Saveur "Try to cook your way through one of these books. Bigger is better with new cookbook trend." ~The Associated Press "The book is absurdly comprehensive..." ~ Time Out New York " La Cucina: The Regional Cooking of Italy (Rizzoli; 928 pages; $45). More than 2,000 recipes from all over Italy, collected a half century ago by cultural preservationists and published here for the first time in English. The recipes are neatly organized and identified by region - there are dozens of recipes just for anchovies (yes, that is a good thing). Every home should have a copy." ~ The San Francisco Chronicle "The book reads that way, familial and familiar, idiosyncratic yet organized, and feels at times like spending a year in Italian kitchens, circa 1950. Nonni would approve." ~ Foreword Magazine
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Italians are proud of their cuisine, and after all, who doesn't like Italian food? But the recipe, in its current form, has been almost a foreign concept in Italy - recipes are passed down not written down. And every village has its own particular style of preparing a dish. La Cucina is virtually a bible of Italian home cooking. The result of more than fifty years of research by the Accademia Italiana della Cucina in Milan, this collection represents an astounding feat. The Academy visited all 20 regions of Italy, interviewing grandmothers in their kitchens. They carefully transcribed the recipes -many of which had never been documented before - and adapted them for the modern home cook. This is a bible of Italian culinary tradition. A must-have., Fifty years ago, a group of Italian scholars gathered to discuss a problem: how to preserve traditional Italian cooking. They formed the Italian Academy of Cuisine to document classic recipes from every region. The academy's more than seven thousand associates spread out to villages everywhere, interviewing grandmothers and farmers at their stoves, transcribing their recipes--many of which had never been documented before. This is the culmination of that research, an astounding feat--2,000 recipes that represent the patrimony of Italian country cooking. Each recipe is labeled with its region of origin, and it's not just the ingredients but also the techniques that change with the geography. Sprinkled throughout are historical recipes that provide fascinating views into the folk culture of the past. There are no fancy flourishes here, and no shortcuts; this is true salt-of-the-earth cooking. The book is an excellent everyday source for easily achievable recipes, with such simple dishes as White Bean and Escarole Soup, Polenta with Tomato Sauce, and Chicken with Lemon and Capers. For ease of use there are four different indexes. La Cucina is an essential reference for every cook's library.
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  • by ba-94119
    20 Dec, 2024

    I will buy more from this author.

    The recipes are delicious. The format is clear and consice. The print is clear and larger than expected making me a happy camper.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: fleetwood125

  • by rodwood64
    03 Feb, 2021

    good for the cook who really wants to know italian food.

    looks like a great cookbook. i haven't cooked any of the recipes yet, so i won't really know until i've had a few hits, but at least eBay waited until i'd received the book before asking for a review.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: wa_tacoma_goodwill_olympics_rainier_region

  • by antbe58
    29 Dec, 2020

    La Cucina

    A fabulous cookbook for all your Italian cooking. Has all the different areas of the country. A very large book. But some wonderful recipes. A real must have. Glad I purchased this cookbook

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: bellwetherbooks_usa

  • by lusor1897
    25 May, 2022

    Amazing cookbook!

    Guidelines for vast regional Italian recipes. Definitely a must have.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: madema-488

  • by vanc_moor
    18 May, 2025

    Great Reference

    Great recipe source for multiple Italian dishes!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

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