Reviews
Paul a Wolfertauthor of Mediterranean Grains and Greens Lynne Kasper's The Splendid Table was so good, it was destined to be a hard act to follow. Well, Lynne has written a fantastic second book -- enthusiastic narrative, great food and uncomplicated recipes., Paul a Wolfert author of Mediterranean Grains and Greens Lynne Kasper's The Splendid Table was so good, it was destined to be a hard act to follow. Well, Lynne has written a fantastic second book -- enthusiastic narrative, great food and uncomplicated recipes., Mark Bittman author of How to Cook Everything and the New York Times's "The Minimalist" I found more great ideas in the first ten minutes I spent with The Italian Country Table than in all the other cookbooks I've looked at all year., Sally Schneiderauthor of Food & Wine magazine's "Well-Being," columnIn this marvelous new book, Lynne Rossetto Kasper brings home what I miss most about Italy: a way of life that deeply nurtures connection with family, friends, the seasons, the land itself, through food and cooking. Her recipes are inspired in their simplicity and inventiveness, and are instinctively healthful, utterly delicious., Jane and Michael Sternauthors ofEat Your Way Across the U.S.A.andGourmetmagazine's "Two for the Road"What pure joy it is to read Lynne's ode to tomatoes that burst with flavor, and her rhapsody about the "breads of ingenuity" takes the reader deep into a culture that is wise as well as delicious., Jane and Michael Sternauthors of Eat Your Way Across the U.S.A. and Gourmet magazine's "Two for the Road"What pure joy it is to read Lynne's ode to tomatoes that burst with flavor, and her rhapsody about the "breads of ingenuity" takes the reader deep into a culture that is wise as well as delicious., Harold McGeeauthor ofOn Food and CookingWith in-depth explanations of basic techniques and ingredients, this book will inspire fans of Italian food to explore the delicious possibilities that lie just off the familiar path., Harold McGeeauthor of On Food and Cooking With in-depth explanations of basic techniques and ingredients, this book will inspire fans of Italian food to explore the delicious possibilities that lie just off the familiar path., Mark Bittmanauthor of How to Cook Everything and the New York Times's "The Minimalist"I found more great ideas in the first ten minutes I spent with The Italian Country Table than in all the other cookbooks I've looked at all year., Nancy Harmon Jenkins author of Flavors of Puglia and Flavors of Tuscany This is deeply rural Italy, unknown to most Americans, but for those like Lynne who have explored it, a truer and more genuine Italy than the country presented in tourist guides and brochures., Carol Field author of In Nonna's Kitchen, Celebrating Italy and The Italian Baker I challenge anyone who picks up The Italian Country Table to resist Lynne Rossetto Kasper's lively voice, lusty appreciation and irresistible enthusiasm for all things Italian., Sally Schneiderauthor ofFood & Winemagazine's "Well-Being," columnIn this marvelous new book, Lynne Rossetto Kasper brings home what I miss most about Italy: a way of life that deeply nurtures connection with family, friends, the seasons, the land itself, through food and cooking. Her recipes are inspired in their simplicity and inventiveness, and are instinctively healthful, utterly delicious., Nancy Harmon Jenkinsauthor ofFlavors of PugliaandFlavors of TuscanyThis is deeply rural Italy, unknown to most Americans, but for those like Lynne who have explored it, a truer and more genuine Italy than the country presented in tourist guides and brochures., Carol Fieldauthor of In Nonna's Kitchen, Celebrating Italy and The Italian Baker I challenge anyone who picks up The Italian Country Table to resist Lynne Rossetto Kasper's lively voice, lusty appreciation and irresistible enthusiasm for all things Italian., Fred Plotkinauthor of Italy for the Gourmet Traveler and Recipes from Paradise When Lynne Rossetto Kasper writes a recipe, you can take it to the bank -- and to your heart. Here is cooking at its most assured and most gratifying. The reader will delight in discovering an Italy less traveled and very worth knowing., Carol Fieldauthor ofIn Nonna's Kitchen, Celebrating ItalyandThe Italian BakerI challenge anyone who picks upThe Italian Country Tableto resist Lynne Rossetto Kasper's lively voice, lusty appreciation and irresistible enthusiasm for all things Italian., Mario Bataliauthor ofSimple Italian Foodand chef-owner of Po and Babbo, New York CityLynne Rossetto Kasper brings Italian food folklore to a new level of clarity in her flavor-driven intellectual pursuit of truth, history, love and tradition in Italian kitchens. I love this book because I love to cook with my hands and my nose, but mostly because I love to learn., Mario Batali author of Simple Italian Food and chef-owner of Po and Babbo, New York City Lynne Rossetto Kasper brings Italian food folklore to a new level of clarity in her flavor-driven intellectual pursuit of truth, history, love and tradition in Italian kitchens. I love this book because I love to cook with my hands and my nose, but mostly because I love to learn., Fred Plotkinauthor ofItaly for the Gourmet TravelerandRecipes from ParadiseWhen Lynne Rossetto Kasper writes a recipe, you can take it to the bank -- and to your heart. Here is cooking at its most assured and most gratifying. The reader will delight in discovering an Italy less traveled and very worth knowing., Jane and Michael Stern authors of Eat Your Way Across the U.S.A. and Gourmet magazine's "Two for the Road" What pure joy it is to read Lynne's ode to tomatoes that burst with flavor, and her rhapsody about the "breads of ingenuity" takes the reader deep into a culture that is wise as well as delicious., Alice WatersChez Panisse, Berkeley, CaliforniaLynne Rossetto Kasper's love of rustic, inexpensive Italian food, combined with her attention to details and aesthetics, make her writing and recipes irresistible. But, I think it is her insistence on purity and traditions that make her one of the most important food writers I know., Paul a Wolfertauthor ofMediterranean Grains and GreensLynne Kasper'sThe Splendid Tablewas so good, it was destined to be a hard act to follow. Well, Lynne has written a fantastic second book -- enthusiastic narrative, great food and uncomplicated recipes., Alice Waters Chez Panisse, Berkeley, California Lynne Rossetto Kasper's love of rustic, inexpensive Italian food, combined with her attention to details and aesthetics, make her writing and recipes irresistible. But, I think it is her insistence on purity and traditions that make her one of the most important food writers I know., Sally Schneider author of Food & Wine magazine's "Well-Being," column In this marvelous new book, Lynne Rossetto Kasper brings home what I miss most about Italy: a way of life that deeply nurtures connection with family, friends, the seasons, the land itself, through food and cooking. Her recipes are inspired in their simplicity and inventiveness, and are instinctively healthful, utterly delicious., Fred Plotkin author of Italy for the Gourmet Traveler and Recipes from Paradise When Lynne Rossetto Kasper writes a recipe, you can take it to the bank -- and to your heart. Here is cooking at its most assured and most gratifying. The reader will delight in discovering an Italy less traveled and very worth knowing., Mario Bataliauthor of Simple Italian Food and chef-owner of Po and Babbo, New York CityLynne Rossetto Kasper brings Italian food folklore to a new level of clarity in her flavor-driven intellectual pursuit of truth, history, love and tradition in Italian kitchens. I love this book because I love to cook with my hands and my nose, but mostly because I love to learn., Nancy Harmon Jenkinsauthor of Flavors of Puglia and Flavors of Tuscany This is deeply rural Italy, unknown to most Americans, but for those like Lynne who have explored it, a truer and more genuine Italy than the country presented in tourist guides and brochures., Mark Bittmanauthor ofHow to Cook Everythingand theNew York Times's"The Minimalist"I found more great ideas in the first ten minutes I spent withThe Italian Country Tablethan in all the other cookbooks I've looked at all year., Harold McGee author of On Food and Cooking With in-depth explanations of basic techniques and ingredients, this book will inspire fans of Italian food to explore the delicious possibilities that lie just off the familiar path.
