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A delicious journey through Italy and a celebration of the relationship between family and food. Moving from the Italian Piedmont to the Maremma and then to Le Marche, chef Teresa Lust interweaves portraits of the people who served as her culinary guides with cultural and natural history in this charming exploration of authentic Italian cuisine.
We learn how to prepare bagna cauda—a robust dipping sauce of anchovies, garlic, and olive oil—with Lust's relatives outside Torino. We learn about making hand-stretched grissini, Italy’s iconic breadstick, the secrets of whipping up zabaione, a classic dessert of ethereal foam made with egg yolks, sugar, and marsala. Then there is acquacotta, a rustic soup that nourished generations of the area’s shepherds and cowhands. In the town of Camerano, an eighty-year-old woman reveals the art of hand-rolling pasta with a three-foot rolling pin.
Underpinning Lust’s travels is our journey from chef to cook, mirroring the fact that Italians have been masters of home cooking for generations, so they are an obvious source of inspiration. Today, more and more people are rediscovering the pleasures of cooking at home, and Lust’s account—and wonderful recipes—will help readers bring an Italian sensibility to their home tables.
16 pages of color photographs
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Indulge in a culinary adventure like no other with A Blissful Feast: Culinary Adventures in Italy's Piedmont, Maremma, and Le Marche. This delightful book takes you on a mouth-watering journey through Italy, celebrating the rich relationship between family and food. Chef Teresa Lust skillfully weaves together captivating portraits of the people who inspired her culinary creations with cultural and natural history, offering readers a charming exploration of authentic Italian cuisine.
Discover the secrets of Italian gastronomy as you learn how to prepare bagna cauda, a robust dipping sauce of anchovies, garlic, and olive oil, in the company of Lust's relatives outside Torino. Immerse yourself in the art of hand-stretching grissini, Italy's iconic breadstick, and unlock the mysteries of whipping up zabaione, a classic dessert boasting ethereal foam made with egg yolks, sugar, and marsala.
But the adventure doesn't stop there. Experience the rustic flavors of acquacotta, a soup that has nourished generations of shepherds and cowhands in the region. In the enchanting town of Camerano, an eighty-year-old woman reveals the art of hand-rolling pasta with a remarkable three-foot rolling pin. Each recipe shared within these pages carries the essence of Italy's culinary heritage and will transport you to the heart of Italian kitchens.
As we embark on our own journey from chef to cook, A Blissful Feast serves as a reminder that home cooking has always been a treasured tradition in Italy. With more people rediscovering the joys of preparing meals at home, Lust's account and wonderful recipes are a perfect companion to bring the irresistible Italian sensibility to your own dining table. Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors, captivating stories, and breathtaking photographs found within these pages, and let A Blissful Feast inspire you to create unforgettable culinary experiences.
Unlock the flavors of Italy and embark on your own culinary adventure now!
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