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I first saw Jamie Oliver on the Foodnetwork and was enchanted by his mussed up look and Southend-on-Sea accent. Could he be for real? Well, the answer is, of course, yes! Jamie has, believe it or not, traveled every nook and cranny of Italy. He has been into places that I doubt Mario or Giada would even venture.....all for the sake of food! Most of the recipes are nothing really too new, but when you read how Jamie words descriptions of places and people it draws you in to the land of "Jamie Speak." His description of a "dirty bloke in Palermo serving street food while chain smoking" or the graphics of a slaughtered sheep.....well, how many other chefs will go to that extent? Jamie gives a fresh outlook and appeal to this book. The recipes are easy to follow, even for a beginner. It will want to make you go into your kitchen and rattle those pots and pans. Jamie states...."In writing this book I didn't just want to give you a collection of Italian recipes, I wanted to share some experiences with you too. So I wrote it while I travelled the country; working and eating and meeting people off the beaten track."Read full review
This is an excellent rustic Italian cooking book if you are willing to "play jazz" in the kitchen freeing your mind and improvising with what is available in the refrigerator and in the pantry. The book is full of interesting ideas and pictures which take you to real Italy, it's a joy reading stories around every meal. This is one of my favorite.
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I have always loved jamie oliver and his way of cooking.Now I want to have all his cookbooks .His books are great and the food is just so good.
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Awesome book, will certainly order from you again!
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I was looking for an authentic cookbook on real, regional Italian cooking and recipes. I have always liked Jamie Oliver's fresh, easy approach to cooking, so decided to purchase this book. The day it arrived, I read it cover to cover, enjoying the stories Jamie told throughout the book and giving credit to the person whose recipe it was. Too many cookbooks here in the US, are diluted recipes, not original to the region or country of origin, not this cookbook! BRAVO Jamie Oliver for a wonderful read, delicious recipes and a true heart-warming approach to these truly delicious meals!
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