I know I've said several times I'm not going to buy anymore cookbooks. I couldn't help myself.I heard great things about this book. While waiting for a friend, I started to skim though it, then bought it.
It's excellent. Some of the recipes are beyond my culinary level but I found it accessible.
Giorgio Locatelli grew up in a small town near Milan and has been cooking since he was five. He owns a very successful restaurant in London. Most of the recipes have a Northern Italy influence.
This is more than just a book of recipes. Locatelli is an excellent writer. He gives great insight into the history of various foods/recipes. The book is well illustrated and I loved reading about his family.
It took me a while to read this book. I wanted to savor every single page. If you love Italian cooking, especially Northern Italian cuisine, I recommend this book.
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oh....this sounds great. I'm really interested in Northern Italian food!
Very good suggestion! I may buy it while I am here in England
Northern Italian cooking may not be as renown as Tuscan or Southern Italian cuisine but it does hold its own. Except for "nervetti" (calf's tendons in gelatin). Yes, it's as gross as it sounds but my husband is crazy for them!
Giorgio is one my man crushes. He is the best best best best. Best.
Northen Italian cuisine (epecially Piemontese) is arguably the best on the boot. And this guy knows exactly what he is doing. I used to get his food show on a british channel here.
erin - Let me know what you think.
petulia - his risotto section is amazing! Some of the recipes are way too complicated for me but maybe one day I will be able to make them.
milanese - I'm going to pass on the nervetti!
diana - I didn't know he had a show in the UK. I would love to see it. Off to do some research. The food I had in Piemonte and Bologna was incredible. I want to learn more Northern Italian cuisine.
O God, I couldn't resist ... being completely in love with Northern Italian cooking - Genovese most specifically but Diana's write up led me back to you and voila! Book Depository made it all too easy.
But thank you! Really :-)
oh thank you! this book looks great. will ask the folks to find it and also girl scout cookies...
Di - you're welcome. Enjoy the book.
Erica - excited about the Girl Scout Cookies situation. You can buy the book here at 'Gusto's shop. That way you have metric measurements.
I can't resist books like this either. I'm going to look it up.
CCL - it's fantastic!
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