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Product Identifiers

PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.

ISBN-100609609440

ISBN-139780609609446

eBay Product ID (ePID)2169841

Product Key Features

Book TitleRustico : Regional Italian Country Cooking

Number of Pages416 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2002

TopicRegional & Ethnic / Italian

IllustratorYes

GenreCooking

AuthorMicol Negrin

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight36.4 Oz

Item Length9.4 in

Item Width7.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2001-057793

Reviews"This well-researched book is a charming journey through Italy's culinary past. Containing authentic old recipes from all twenty regions of the country, it also includes interesting sidebars that give historical perspective to these dishes that Micol Negrin hopes to protect and keep alive for future generations. Jerry Ruotolo's photographs are a superb addition." -Jacques Pépin, author, teacher, and TV host "Micol is one of the most passionate people I know about food, family, and life, and Rustico is filled with that passion." -Nick Stellino, author and TV host "Micol's knowledge of the food, traditions, and history of Italy is amazing. This informative and irresistible book, which has all the makings of a classic, belongs in the kitchen of every Italian-food lover." -Biba Caggiano, author of Biba's Taste of Italy, From Biba's Kitchen, and many others "Rustico e magnifico! Micol Negrin has written a most personal and captivating book of Italian cuisine, a magnificent journey of a scholar with great heart." -Rozanne Gold, author of Recipes 1-2-3, Healthy 1-2-3, and Desserts 1-2-3 "Rustico is the next best thing to a culinary tour of Italy with an expert guide. Micol Negrin introduces us to great regional cooks, reveals treasured traditional recipes, and provides insight into the Italian way of living and eating. Brava, Micol, for this invaluable work!" -Michele Scicolone, author of Italian Holiday Cooking "Brava! Thank you, Micol. Not only did I enjoy browsing through your recipes, but I also learned a lot about real Italian cooking." -André Soltner, author of The Lutèce Cookbook "Rustico brings Italian country cooking back to the front burner. This is comfort food as it should be, pure and simple, and Micol Negrin leads us on a personal gastronomic tour full of good food, good advice, and good fun." -Mary Ann Esposito, host of Ciao Italia and author of Ciao Italia: Bringing Italy Home

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal641.5945

SynopsisA comprehensive compendium of recipes representing the best in Italian regional country cookery includes chapters on each region of Italy and information on the area's history, local traditions, and culinary influences, along with recipes for dishes encompassing an entire meal, from antipasti to dol

LC Classification NumberTX723.N46 2002