Cooking the Roman Way : Authentic Recipes from the Home Cooks and Trattorias of Rome

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Summary: An Indispensable book for any Italian food lover
Review: A book on the cooking of Rome was long overdue. Hooray for David Downie and his meticulous research into the myriad secrets of Rome's great culinary traditions! I was enchanted to find a recipe for Vignarola, that incomparable Roman spring vegetable stew, and to discover delicious new pasta dishes such as a mouth-watering concoction of spaghetti with fresh favas, lettuce hearts and pancetta. Not to mention the sublime sweet peppers stuffed with mozzarella and anchovies and the delectable fried artichokes - Roman-style. David Downie vividly brings alive the day-to-day, season-to-season, rich kaleidoscope of the eternal city's trattorias, open-air markets, butchers, bakers and grocers galore.This beautiful book is richly illustrated by Alison Harris's marvellous photographs which admirably capture the essence of Rome and the Romans. Bravo Downie and Harris for an indispensable addition to any food lover or serious cook's library. Cooking the Roman Way certainly tops my Christmas gift list!

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Summary: buy this book!
Review: A friend sent me a review of Cooking the Roman Way. The reviewer made it sound too good to be true, so I ordered a copy to find out. Even for a passionate but untrained foodie like me, I've got to say that this is a great piece of work -- it's funny and articulate -- a literate cookbook that reads like a cross between fine travel writing and memoir. I have also found a bunch of classic Roman recipes that anyone can do -- bruschetta, spaghetti with garlic and hot pepper, Carbonara, Amatriciana, crostini with anchovies (my girlfriend loved that one in particular). I have been to Rome a couple of times and everything in the book rang true -- the atmosphere, the cooking style, the sites, the sensuality. Now I'm recommending the book to everyone I know, both for their own use and as gifts. What a find. Kudos (or however you say it in Italian) to the the author and photographer!

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Summary: Bravo!
Review: Bravo to Downie and Harris for a mouth-watering book that is not only great for cooking (try the spaghetti alla gricia on a night you don't have time to cook), reading for pleasure, knowledge and travel advice, and giving as a gift (vegetarians would love it for the many meatless pasta and side dishes).

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Summary: I've just come back from Italy -- this is the real thing.
Review: I could eat any of the pasta dishes everyday and then there is a great selection of vegetable and meat dishes. Fabulous. Buying this book has given me a ticket to Rome. I'm recommending it here and to all my friends.

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Summary: Cooking The Roman Way
Review: I just bought this book, and I am so glad I found it. It explains delicious,simple and healthy Italian recipies and is also a fun read. The author goes beyond demistifying Roman cuisine. Every section is easily accessible with interesting stories and beautiful pictures of places I'd like to go. This book is very well organized. It includes clear steps and pictures for making basic components such as fresh artichoke hearts. There are also more complex recipies for more seasoned cooks. I am glad to have this one in my kitchen and know many friends who love Italian food who will be glad to get it too.

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Summary: Cooking The Roman Way
Review: I just bought this book, and I am so glad I found it. It explains delicious,simple and healthy Italian recipies and is also a fun read. The author goes beyond demistifying Roman cuisine. Every section is easily accessible with interesting stories and beautiful pictures of places I'd like to go. This book is very well organized. It includes clear steps and pictures for making basic components such as fresh artichoke hearts. There are also more complex recipies for more seasoned cooks. I am glad to have this one in my kitchen and know many friends who love Italian food who will be glad to get it too.

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Summary: Now That's a Spicey Cookbook!
Review: I love to cook, read and travel. This book satisfies all three. I can't recommend it highly enough to anyone who wants to learn more about Roman Cookery.

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Summary: Now That's a Spicey Cookbook!
Review: I love to cook, read and travel. This book satisfies all three. I can't recommend it highly enough to anyone who wants to learn more about Roman Cookery.

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Summary: Serving something different
Review: Loved the book. The dishes look great and easy to do. I wanted to give an Italian friend a taste of home and they were transported back to Rome in an instant. Really good adition to any cooks bookshelf.

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Summary: Serving something different
Review: Loved the book. The dishes look great and easy to do. I wanted to give an Italian friend a taste of home and they were transported back to Rome in an instant. Really good adition to any cooks bookshelf.