I didn't know this gorgeous book you write of by Castelvetro! I have put it on my book list immediately -- I have so many favorite Italian cookbooks, one of which is your "Acquacotta" cookbook -- I have another book I read and cook from often entitled "La Cucina Siciliana di Gangivecchio". Do you know it? Of course, as I write, I have a copy of Artusi's classic on my desk , along with "Zuppa" by Anne Bianchi -- This week I am developing some new soup recipes for work, so research is in order!
I think you'll love Castelvetro's book, Terri, there are also little anecdotes from his time between Venice and Modena. I don't know the Sicilian cookbook, I love the sound of it. It reminds me that I should add Fabrizia Lanza's Coming Home to Sicily cookbook here too.
I love this so much! My favourite cookbooks as those which read like memoirs, as much as beautiful recipe resources—I have many which I return to for a virtual mini-break, with page after page of candid kitchen pics, street scenes and personal stories ... you do this so beautifully (and Tessa Kiros, amongst other faves). I finally got Florentine for Christmas, and the fact that you added a bonus city guide... SO beautiful. (Sorry, went off on a tangent there 😭, but I'm so with you on the memoir aspect, too!)
Isn't it a great read? I love that you can read it like a novel but equally rely on it like a cookbook or an informative travel book. I learned so much about my favourite citrus from this!
I didn't know this gorgeous book you write of by Castelvetro! I have put it on my book list immediately -- I have so many favorite Italian cookbooks, one of which is your "Acquacotta" cookbook -- I have another book I read and cook from often entitled "La Cucina Siciliana di Gangivecchio". Do you know it? Of course, as I write, I have a copy of Artusi's classic on my desk , along with "Zuppa" by Anne Bianchi -- This week I am developing some new soup recipes for work, so research is in order!
I think you'll love Castelvetro's book, Terri, there are also little anecdotes from his time between Venice and Modena. I don't know the Sicilian cookbook, I love the sound of it. It reminds me that I should add Fabrizia Lanza's Coming Home to Sicily cookbook here too.
There are so many wonderful books, it can get your head spinning
I love this so much! My favourite cookbooks as those which read like memoirs, as much as beautiful recipe resources—I have many which I return to for a virtual mini-break, with page after page of candid kitchen pics, street scenes and personal stories ... you do this so beautifully (and Tessa Kiros, amongst other faves). I finally got Florentine for Christmas, and the fact that you added a bonus city guide... SO beautiful. (Sorry, went off on a tangent there 😭, but I'm so with you on the memoir aspect, too!)
Thank you Jenni! I'm so glad you're enjoying Florentine. I love Tessa Kiros' books too, they have always been an inspiration for me!
The Land Where Lemons Grow is one of my favourite books I have ever read. Thanks for reminding me to pull it off the shelf and re-read it again.
Isn't it a great read? I love that you can read it like a novel but equally rely on it like a cookbook or an informative travel book. I learned so much about my favourite citrus from this!