9780714844671: The Silver Spoon
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Originally published in 1950, it became an instant classic, selling over one million copies in eight editions. Considered essential in every household, it is still one of the most popular wedding presents today. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Silver Spoon \u003c/em\u003ewas conceived and first published by \u003cem\u003eDomus\u003c/em\u003e, the design and architectural magazine famously directed by Giò Ponti from the 1920s to the 70s. A select group of cooking experts was commissioned to collect hundreds of traditional Italian recipes and make them available for the first time to a wider modern audience. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIn the process, they updated ingredients, quantities and methods to suit contemporary tastes and customs, at the same time preserving the memory of ancient recipes for future generations. They furthermore included modern recipes from some of the most famous Italian chefs, resulting in a style of cooking that appeals to the gourmet chef and the amateur enthusiast alike. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA comprehensive and lively book, its uniquely stylish and user-friendly format makes it accessible and a pleasure to read. It provides an introduction to every course, and an in-depth explanation of the main type of ingredients. Each recipe is accompanied by a recommended list of wines, whilst a section devoted to menus (seasonal, special occasions, everyday) aims to help not only with the cooking but also with the planning of the perfect culinary event. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eNever translated before, \u003cem\u003eThe Silver Spoon\u003c/em\u003e has now been adapted to an international market, with every recipe scrutinized for suitability, measurements converted and methods rewritten to accommodate cultural differences, while maintaining the authenticity of real Italian cooking. The new layout emphasizes its contemporary appeal and the colour-coding of each section simplifies the process of cross-referencing ingredients and methods. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThis is a monumental and unsurpassably prestigious cookbook that will share the bookshelves with classic titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Joy of Cooking\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLarousse Gastronomique\u003c/em\u003e. With over 2,000 recipes illustrated with specially commissioned art work and photography, the book is destined to become a fresh and definitive classic in the Italian cuisine booklist. ","webReviews":"'a seriously comprehensive guide that shows that Italian food is about for more than just pasta and pizza. … One for serious Italophiles.'\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cem\u003e Gordon Ramsey, The Times\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e'A joy to cook from. … may well prove to be the only Italian cookery you’ll ever need.'\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cem\u003e Henrietta Green, Daily Mail\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e'I predict this is going to become the new bible on Italian food.'\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cem\u003e The Bookseller\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e'Big and bountiful, it's a welcoming jumble of recipes…and by the looks of it, it may give cookbooks by American celebrity chefs a run for their money'\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cem\u003e The New York Times Magazine\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e'The most exhaustive Italian cookbook in recent memory, this volume offers something for every cook, regardless of their skill level, and deserves to be a fixture in American kitchens.'\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cem\u003e Publishers Weekly\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e'It's not so much one more Italian cookbook as the one-volume encyclopedia of Italian home cookery. Lavish illustrations, a helpful glossary of cooking terms and a translation geared to the intelligent layout make The Silver Spoon both pleasant browsing and an accessible manual in the kitchen.'\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cem\u003e The Wall Street Journal\u003c/em\u003e","webShortDescription":"UK edition. The bible of traditional Italian cooking, with over 2,000 recipes."}