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PublisherAtria Books
ISBN-101476774110
ISBN-139781476774114
eBay Product ID (ePID)201658732
Product Key Features
Book TitleNonna's House : Cooking and Reminiscing with the Italian Grandmothers of Enoteca Maria
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicRegional & Ethnic / American / Middle Atlantic States, General, Regional & Ethnic / Italian
IllustratorYes
GenreCooking
AuthorJody Scaravella
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight34.8 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2014-044839
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsReal Italian grandmothers--nonnas--sharing their most delicious recipes and favorite stories about food and family., There is no better gimmick than legitimacy, and Staten Island restaurateur Scaravella has found a way to multiply authentic Italian cuisine by a factor of 10. Behind the scenes of his eight-year-old eatery, Enoteca Maria, there are no award-winning celebrity chefs, but a rotation of 10 real-life Italian grandmothers ( nonnas ) serving up their ages-old family recipes. This rustic collection showcases over 100 of those dishes and also provides each chef's life story, told in her own words., There isn't another place quite like Enoteca Maria on either island--Manhattan or Staten. I certainly can't think of another restaurant whose specials are prepared by women hired to work only one night at week, making their own favorite dishes., There are hundreds (thousands?!) of Italian cookbooks in print... But life stories of Italian grandmothers are a rarer read, and that is what we get in most of the memoirs sections about the grandmothers who cook at Enoteca Maria (named for the restaurateur's grandmother), life stories of real personalities, real people., It goes without saying, that having an Italian grandma in the kitchen is an essential resource. This book will be the one we turn to when we want authentic, home-style Italian cooking...a nostalgia-tinged book...[with] moving personal stories., This was much more than just a cookbook. It is a filled with wonderful recipes and memories that will make you wish you grew up in a big Italian family... So grab your family, gather around the table, and get ready to enjoy some of the most mouth-watering food ever!, Real Italian grandmothers-nonnas-sharing their most delicious recipes and favorite stories about food and family., This was much more than just a cookbook. It is a filled with wonderful recipes and memories that will make you wish you grew up in a big Italian family… So grab your family, gather around the table, and get ready to enjoy some of the most mouth-watering food ever!, There isn't another place quite like Enoteca Maria on either island-Manhattan or Staten. I certainly can't think of another restaurant whose specials are prepared by women hired to work only one night at week, making their own favorite dishes., It goes without saying, that having an Italian grandma in the kitchen is an essential resource. This book will be the one we turn to when we want authentic, home-style Italian cooking…a nostalgia-tinged book…[with] moving personal stories.
Dewey Decimal641.5945
SynopsisSoon to be a Netflix film! Discover the heart and soul of Italian tradition with this exquisite collection filled with mouthwatering recipes and vibrant tales from the iconic grandmothers of Enoteca Maria--a one-of-a-kind Italian restaurant where a rotating roster of nonnas take center stage as master chefs. "If you have a choice between a three-star Michelin chef's and Grandma's, where are you going to eat?" asks Jody Scaravella, owner of Enoteca Maria on Staten Island. "Well, I'm going to Grandma's. I'm going to the source." 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. Nonna's House is much more than just a cookbook; it's a journey into the kitchens of eight Italian grandmothers who bring their regional specialties to life. From the savory to the sweet, the recipes include unique dishes like cod with cauliflower, fig and nut crostata, eggplant with chocolate, and fried chickpea flour with fennel. Classic favorites such as gnocchi, pasta, risotto, and polenta are also featured, ensuring there's something for every palate. The story behind Enoteca Maria is as heartwarming as the dishes themselves. Jody Scaravella's vision of a restaurant staffed by Italian grandmothers began with a simple ad in a Staten Island newspaper. The result is a beloved dining spot that is becoming a cultural phenomenon. The book's beautiful, four-color design, complete with full-color photographs, makes it a perfect gift for anyone who cherishes authentic Italian cuisine and the stories that come with it., This beautiful collection of food and nostalgia features great traditions from the heart of Italy, with delicious recipes and colorful stories from the internationally celebrated grandmothers of Enoteca Maria--a one-of-a-kind Italian restaurant where a rotating cast of nonnas are the star chefs. Enoteca Maria takes great home cooking seriously. At this intimate, hospitable restaurant on Staten Island, all the cooking is done by ten nonnas (grandmothers), drawing on their own family recipes, handed down for generations, which reflect their regional traditions. Here are their delicious homemade pastas, risottos, desserts, and more, which have foodies from all over the world taking the ferry to the forgotten borough for an authentic taste of Italy. Beautiful full-color photography captures the fresh, distinctive flavors of these surprising dishes. Nonna Cristina shares her beautiful Risotto with Strawberries, Black Pepper, and Parmesan; Nonna Margherita offers delectable Stuffed Peppers with Pine Nuts and Raisins; and Nonna Teresa shows off her prize-winning Meat and Cheese Lasagna. Nonna Elvira whips up her peerless Linguine with Cuttlefish and Ink; Adelina creates a savory Tagliatelle with Pumpkin, Sausage, and Chestnuts; and Rosaria makes handmade Spaghetti alla Chitarra with Cherry Tomatoes and Porcini Mushrooms. Nonna Carmelina shares her classic Potato Pie with Ham, Salami, and Mozzarella; Rosa confides her nonna's secret recipe for Rabbit with Sage; and Nina saut s Chicken alla Capricciosa, with prosciutto and mushrooms. Nonna Francesca launches the book with advice on the time-honored art of preserving everything from olives to soppressata. With its utterly delicious tastes of grandmother's kitchen, Nonna's House is a legacy of flavors passed down through generations, now captured here forever. Restaurant founder Jody Scaravella says it best: "If I have a choice between a three-star Michelin chef's restaurant and Grandma's, I'm going to Grandma's. I'm going to the source."
LC Classification NumberTX723.N546 2015
As told toPetrini, Elisa
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- 07 Sep, 2018
A book that calls for a coffee cup and break to relax and enjoy.
More than just a cookbookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Jul, 2016
Leave it to Nonna
Nonna's House is loaded with great recipes from a group of great Italian and Italian-American cooks. Yummy!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Sep, 2018
Recipes from real Nonnas.
Beautifully written with colorful stories of real Nonnas. Wonderful picturesVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 19 Mar, 2020
Great
Great productVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Oct, 2020
recipes
good readVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
