Italian Family Cooking : Unlocking A Treasury Of Recipes and Stories

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Summary: REAL Italian cooking here
Review: Father Joseph Orsini brings the true flavor of traditional Italian cooking into the American kitchen with this work. This book is unquestionably for anyone and everyone, especially those who think Italian dining means just spaghetti and meatballs. And don't believe that the recipes contained herein are difficult to duplicate. He even gives low fat alternatives for those who are cautious of their fat intake (without sacrificing flavor, I might add). This book would be a bargain at twice the price.

Rating:
Summary: Bring real Italian cooking into the American kitchen
Review: Father Joseph Orsini brings the true flavor of traditional Italian cooking into the American kitchen with this work. This book is unquestionably for anyone and everyone, especially those who think Italian dining means just spaghetti and meatballs. And don't believe that the recipes contained herein are difficult to duplicate. He even gives low fat alternatives for those who are cautious of their fat intake (without sacrificing flavor, I might add). This book would be a bargain at twice the price.

Rating:
Summary: REAL Italian cooking here
Review: The Orsini's have captured the reality of Italian cooking that few others can master.

What some of the more glamorous books on the market neglect to impress upon their readers is the purpose of good cooking, be that Italian or otherwise. Such purpose is the pride that can only come from serving others. And who could know that better than Father Orsini?

That is shown with the style of this book's writing alone. The writing and detail of process show what purpose great cooking can give others.

There is a bit of a renaissance in Italian culture of late, and especially in its cooking. (Although it has never left us in order to be _reborn_!) Too many authors seem to be observers of the craft, and they present what they have seen in such a way that one could duplicate such efforts. But what most professional cooks and authors fail to observe and document is the mood - the feel, of great cultural cooking. And that mood is family, whether they be blood relatives or close friends. Italian cooking is about showing love to friends and family. And the Orsini's know this.