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Ciao Biscotti

Author : Domenica Marchetti
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452132399
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book Ciao Biscotti written by Domenica Marchetti and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Filled with classic recipes, creative innovations . . . The world of twice-baked sweets might seem challenging to new bakers, but Marchetti is a good coach.” —Chicago Tribune Ciao Biscotti is a collection of forty-four authentic biscotti from Italian cooking expert Domenica Marchetti. Studded with nuts, adorned with chocolate, or dotted with dried fruit, biscotti, Italy’s unique twice-baked cookies have a crunchy, toasty, enduring appeal. Perfect for dunking into coffee, tea, or Vin Santo, they’re easy to make; and transform a simple bowl of ice cream or sorbet into a special dessert. With savory ingredients swapped for the sweet ones, biscotti are a delicious accent to a cheese platter. Nibble on traditional flavors such as Hazelnut or Anise, coffeehouse neo-classics like Christmas Cranberry-Pistachio, tempting new versions such as Browned Butter and Toblerone, or savory ones, including Mountain Gorgonzola and Walnut, and taste the perfection of a classic cookie. Ciao biscotti! “Will keep biscotti lovers happy for a very long time . . . Some of the old classics are here, like almond or anise biscotti, but she’s also included some recipes for some not-so-traditional ones like browned butter and Toblerone.” —Ciao Chow Linda “You’ll find yourself turning out batch after batch of these twice-baked delights in your own kitchen . . . packed with tips on technique and ingredients, and clear recipes make the baking easy.” —L’Italo Americano

Ciao Italia Pronto!

Author : Mary Ann Esposito
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1429904119
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book Ciao Italia Pronto! written by Mary Ann Esposito and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What could be better than an authentic Italian dinner like this that takes only thirty minutes to prepare? Little Ciabatta Toasts with Ricotta and Salami Skillet Breaded Pork Chops with Rosemary Cherry Tomatoes with Leeks and Thyme Dried Figs in Red Wine From years of cooking in her Ciao Italia television kitchen, Mary Ann Esposito understands what many people with busy lives, as well as those just beginning to learn their way around the kitchen, want to know: How do I prepare an authentic Italian meal without spending hours in the kitchen? In Ciao Italia, Pronto!, Mary Ann shows everyone how to prepare an authentic Italian meal in thirty minutes with more than eighty mouthwatering recipes from the entire gamut of Italian cuisine. She's gathered together a treasure trove of antipasti, soups, pasta dishes, main courses, vegetable side dishes, pizzas, calzones, and deserts that make easy and delicious meals for family and friends. Besides recipes for dishes like quick chicken cacciatore, macaroni with a rich lamb sauce or Cornish game hens with tomatoes and potatoes, Mary Ann shares her how-tos of cooking Italian quickly and authentically: · how to maximize your time in the grocery store · how to create a Pronto! pantry filled with staples · how to have a cooking plan and multitask as the preparation gets underway · how to get several meals out of a single preparation · how to use seasonal fruits and vegetables to greatest effect. For good measure, Mary Ann adds a dozen Pronto! menus to show readers how to combine the dishes, as well as a select list of mail order and online sources for specialty items. So, instead of bringing home fast food or prepared frozen dishes from the grocery story, involve the whole family, spend thirty minutes with Mary Ann, and bring a little la dolce vita---as Italians would say, "the good life"--- to your kitchen. Without fuss or bother, Mary Ann Esposito shows you how to bring an authentic taste of Italy to the table for your friends and family.

The Ciao Bella Book of Gelato and Sorbetto

Author : F. W. Pearce
Publisher : Clarkson Potter
ISBN 13 : 0307464989
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book The Ciao Bella Book of Gelato and Sorbetto written by F. W. Pearce and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TO TRY ONE SPOONFUL OF CIAO BELLA’S GELATO OR SORBETTO IS TO BE INSTANTLY TRANSPORTED. When you think of the most delicious and fresh gelato and sorbetto in America, you are craving Ciao Bella. The premier gelato and sorbetto maker in the country may be known for using the world’s finest ingredients—Sicilian lemons, Valrhona chocolate, Louisiana pralines—but you don’t need to travel the globe to experience the bold flavors yourself. All you need is a handful of simple, fresh ingredients; a standard ice cream machine; and your imagination. The magic of this book is that once you learn how to make just one easy custard or simple syrup base, you can dream up an infinite number of flavors. In addition to being able to re-create Ciao Bella’s award-winning favorites, like Key Lime with Graham Cracker Gelato or Hazelnut Biscotti Gelato, you’ll be able to invent your own combinations and mix and match more than 100 unbelievably indulgent frozen desserts. From the PLAIN BASE: • Italian classics such as GIANDUJA and PISTACHIO • New American favorites like APPLE CARAMEL CRISP and PUMPKIN AND SPICE • Cutting-edge flavors like BOURBON BUTTER PECAN and ROSEMARY AND OLIVE OIL From the CHOCOLATE BASE: • Exotic options from around the world like CHOCOLATE CHAI and MEXICAN COFFEE • Kid-pleasers like CHOCOLATE S’MORES From the SIMPLE SYRUP: • Sorbets such as WATERMELON, COSMOPOLITAN, and PEAR WITH BALSAMIC SWIRL • Make-your-own granita combinations (no ice cream machine required!) like COFFEE/CINNAMON and RASPBERRY/SAUTERNES/HONEY A special section called “Amazing Endings” tops off this delicious volume, containing fun ideas for how to serve gelato and sorbetto as the pros do—or with a more personal creative touch. With hundreds of helpful tips, information on the best ingredients, and a list of sources, this gorgeously photographed book ensures that the best gelato and sorbetto you can imagine are just a churn away. NOW, WITH THE HELP OF CIAO BELLA co-owner F. W. Pearce and chef Danilo Zecchin, making gelato and sorbetto in your own kitchen couldn’t be easier. You’ll add an exclamation point to any meal with these tantalizing flavors: • HAZELNUT BISCOTTI • FIG AND PORT • APPLE CARAMEL CRISP • ROSE PETAL • GREEN TEA • POMEGRANATE CHAMPAGNE • PEACH AND HABANERO CHILE

Ciao Italia in Tuscany

Author : Mary Ann Esposito
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1429904100
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book Ciao Italia in Tuscany written by Mary Ann Esposito and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Famed for its bustling cities rich with art, history, and centuries-old traditions, as well as for its gently rolling landscapes filled with vineyards, cypress trees, and olive groves, Tuscany is one of the most popular regions in Italy. Mary Ann Esposito, host of the longest-running television cooking show, invites us to experience the tastes, smells, and traditions of this wonderful region, one delectable meal at time. With eighty delicious recipes accompanied by anecdotes, travel essays, and cooking tips and techniques, this collection shares and explores the essence of Tuscan cooking. Cucina povera, country-style cooking, is the backbone of the Tuscan culinary heritage, and you'll see it in practice on an agricultural estate just outside of Siena, at a palazzino in the heart of Florence, at a popular restaurant in an industrial city, in medieval villages, and in the charming cities and towns across the region. Simple, flavorful ingredients are transformed into authentic, mouth-watering dishes such as Scarola e Fagioli (Escarole and Beans), Pappa al Pomodoro (Tomato Bread Soup), Patate con Olio e Ramerino (Potatoes with Olive Oil and Rosemary), Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Grilled T-bone Steak), Gnocchi di Patate con Salsa di Pecorino e Panna (Potato Gnocchi with Pecorino Cream Sauce), Panforte, Ricciarelli di Siena (Siena-Style Almond Cookies), and much more. Complete with information on mail-order sources, Web sites, and Tuscan restaurants, this celebration of the region of Tuscany is a tribute to the people practicing and preserving its rich culinary traditions.

Ciao Italia Family Classics

Author : Mary Ann Esposito
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1466802340
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book Ciao Italia Family Classics written by Mary Ann Esposito and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2011-10-25 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully conceived cookbook representing the best of Italian cooking brought to us by the trusted host of the longest-running television cooking show in America On Ciao Italia, which has been airing on PBS for more than twenty years, Mary Ann Esposito has taught millions of fans how to cook delicious, authentic Italian dishes. In her previous books, she has shown us how to make a quick meal with just five ingredients, helped us get dinner on the table in just thirty minutes, and encouraged us to slow down and take it easy in the kitchen while re-creating the rich aromas of Italy. Now Mary Ann returns to her family's humble beginnings to bring us a treasure trove of more than 200 time-honored recipes. They represent traditional, everyday foods that she regards as culinary royalty—always admired, respected, and passed down through generations. Even better, they are easy to make and guaranteed to please. You'll be dog-earing the pages to try such classics as: - Sicilian Rice Balls - Spaghetti with Tuna, Capers, and Lemon - Risotto with Dried Porcini Mushrooms - Lasagna Verdi Bologna Stylegnese - Homemade Italian Sweet Sausage - Veal Cutlet Sorrento Style - Roasted Sea Bass with Fennel, Oranges, and Olives - Almond Cheesecake - Orange-Scented Madeleines Georgeously designed with appetizing full-color photographs of recipes and homespun essays about Italian cooking and family traditions throughout, Ciao Italia Family Classics will have fans old and new pulling it off the shelf again and again.

Ciao Italia in Umbria

Author : Mary Ann Esposito
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0312303297
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (123 download)

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Download or read book Ciao Italia in Umbria written by Mary Ann Esposito and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2002-11-08 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains sixty recipes based on the cooking traditions of the Umbria region of Italy, and includes anecdotes, profiles, and cooking advice from Mary Ann Esposito, host of television's "Ciao Italia."

Amazing Biscotti Recipes

Author : Gordon Rock
Publisher : Gordon Rock
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 71 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Amazing Biscotti Recipes written by Gordon Rock and published by Gordon Rock. This book was released on 2020-05-09 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any biscotti fan knows how great freshly baked biscotti can be. With these recipes, you can make a wide range of fresh biscotti flavors right from your home! Don't just put any boring old biscotti next to your morning cup of coffee, make some tasty nutella chocolate chip biscotti or toasted coconut biscotti to start your day off on the right foot. With so many recipes to choose from, it's hard to know where to begin. While many of the biscotti you will find in this book are sweet and cookie like, we also have several recipes for savory biscotti such as parmesan pepper biscotti which goes great with wine and crackers. So don't let old, store bought, tasteless biscotti be the norm anymore, grab this book and start creating some fantastic biscotti today!

The Glorious Soups and Stews of Italy

Author : Domenica Marchetti
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811848176
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (481 download)

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Download or read book The Glorious Soups and Stews of Italy written by Domenica Marchetti and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2006-08-03 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Italian cooks are masters of the art of preparing simmering soups and stews that showcase seasonal ingredients at their very best. In this collection, Domenica Marchetti presents more than 60 authentic recipes for this hearty fare that can be savored throughout the year. 29 color photos.

Ciao Italia

Author : Mary A. Esposito
Publisher : MorrowCB
ISBN 13 : 9780688103170
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Ciao Italia written by Mary A. Esposito and published by MorrowCB. This book was released on 1991-10-23 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join the popular host of Ciao Italia, seen nationally on public television, for an intimate journey back to her childhood in Buffalo, New York, to a time when her mother and grandmothers ran the household from their kitchens. Food was the connector in our lives; it brought people together. In an Italian family, love is expressed through kisses, kudos, and in the kitchen, writes Mary Ann Esposito. Yet, as a girl, Mary Ann took for granted the endless parade of delicacies emanating from the family hearth. Only when she began studying cooking in Italy did she realize that the techniques and recipes she was learning were so familiar because she'd seen them prepared countless times before! Inspired, Mary Ann spent ten years combing Italy for the secrets of its great regional cooking. Now, in this companion volume to her enormously popular cooking show, she offers two hundred recipes -- some straight from the Mediterranean, others from her family's archives and memories -- plus dozens of anecdotes and tips, to create this intimate loving tribute to her Italian heritage. The hallmark of Italian cuisine is its freshness, and Esposito shows how to make the most of every ingredient. Here's her recipe for quick tomato sauce, ready in just thirty minutes, plus one made with red peppers and another with yellow tomatoes. A chapter on breads covers everything from hearty focaccia to calzoni with a choice of four fillings to sweet, fruit-filled panettone. Many of her soups are meals in themselves, like rich Sardinian Fish Soup or Spinach and Meatball Soup.

Orange Appeal

Author : Jamie Schler
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
ISBN 13 : 1423646703
Total Pages : 379 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (236 download)

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Download or read book Orange Appeal written by Jamie Schler and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2017-08-22 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Add a little sunshine to every meal with dishes and desserts brightened with the flavor of orange. Jamie Schler offers a collection of sophisticated and sunny recipes using the most versatile of citrus fruits, the orange, in this cookbook beautifully photographed by Ilva Beretta. Schler incorporates the juice, zest, and fruit from many varieties of oranges as well as flavorings, extracts, and liqueurs. These sauces, soups, salads, sides, main dishes, breads, and sweets embody the essence of orange. Indulge yourself and delight your guests with recipes such as: Orange Fig Sauce Mussels Steamed in Orange and Fennel Orange Braised Belgian Endive with Caramelized Onions and Bacon Beef in Bourbon Sauce, Glazed Apple and Orange Braid Orange and Brown Sugar-Glazed Sweet Potatoes Chocolate Orange Marmalade Brownies and many more

Big Night In

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Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9780811859295
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (592 download)

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Download or read book Big Night In written by and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains over one hundred recipes for Italian-style meals, both traditional and contemporary, including appetizers and antipasti, soups and salads, pasta, rice, savory tortes, main courses, side dishes, and desserts. Includes a brunch menu.

Beautiful Biscotti

Author : Nancy Silverman
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781095431788
Total Pages : 103 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (317 download)

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Download or read book Beautiful Biscotti written by Nancy Silverman and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-04-21 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are few situations in which it's acceptable to eat cookies for breakfast, and the biscotti is one of those such exceptions. Italy's favorite cookie is known around the world as the perfect accompaniment to a morning coffee, afternoon pick-me-up, or after-dinner dessert. The crunchy, flavorful, dippable, baked delights are great alone or with a meal. Your morning cup of coffee deserves its fresh, home-baked biscotti soulmate, not the stale and store bought variety! By trying the recipes in the Beautiful Biscotti cookbook, you can make a wide range of your favorite fresh biscotti right from home! Start your day off on the right foot or wow your guests with sweet Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Biscotti, tangy Orange Chocolate Chip Biscotti, classic Nutella Biscotti, rich Espresso Biscotti, or nutty Almond Biscotti. The Beautiful Biscotti cookbook also features several recipes for savory varieties of biscotti, such as Parmesan Black Pepper Biscotti and Parmesan & Pancetta Biscotti, both of which pair exceptionally well with wine and cheese. With so many recipes to choose from, it's hard to know where to begin on your biscotti baking journey. One thing's for sure, though...the Beautiful Biscotti cookbook will take you on a delicious culinary adventure! Don't wait, grab a copy of this book and learn how to make Italy's favorite cookie today!

Crunchy and Yummy Biscotti Recipes

Author : Gordon Rock
Publisher : Gordon Rock
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 87 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Crunchy and Yummy Biscotti Recipes written by Gordon Rock and published by Gordon Rock. This book was released on 2020-05-08 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you thought that there is only one plain recipe for making sweet biscotti to go alongside your cup of tea or coffee, then you couldn’t be more wrong. "Crunchy and Yummy Biscotti Recipes: The Most Unique Biscotti Cookbook” will provide you with 40 different recipes for making delicious and crunchy biscotti. From chocolate and nuts, to flavorful spices and dried fruit, this biscotti cookbook will give you the crown for the best tea party host. And the best part? These biscotti make a thoughtful house gift. Place them in a cookie jar, attach a ribbon to it, and satisfy someone else’s sweet tooth in the warmest way possible. Want to learn how to make delicious biscotti? Click the ‘buy now’ button and join me on this sweet and crunchy ride.

Twelve

Author : Tessa Kiros
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
ISBN 13 : 9781740452601
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (526 download)

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Download or read book Twelve written by Tessa Kiros and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This personal cookbook reflects the Siena-based author`s love of the cuisine of her adopted homeland. Its title refers to the seasonal nature of the recipes within, with the chapters being divided into the 12 months of the year. It is about the food of Tuscany, seasonal cooking and fine ingredients. It is the author`s aim in this book to share some of the delights that have been part of her life in Italy: more than an informative guide, it outlines the basic goings-on that occur on Tuscan stove tops, in a region whose culinary fame is steadfastly rooted among the hills and within tradition. With exquisite photos of Tuscany and her family and neighbours, this books aims to entice and inspire the reader to live the Tuscan life.

Ultimate Biscotti

Author : Trish Lobenfeld
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1546271384
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book Ultimate Biscotti written by Trish Lobenfeld and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2019-01-30 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While researching biscotti recipes, I was surprised by the limited and repetitive flavor profiles and challenged myself to create a broader assortment of recipes. The result is this comprehensive book with 75 recipes for sweet, savory, and gluten-free biscotti, including Ancho Chili Chocolate, Carrot Cake, S’mores, Red Velvet, Nutella, and Peppermint, as well as savory flavors like Falafel, Pizza and Porcini Rosemary. The three most important things I learned that ultimately led to my success in making great biscotti are proper cooking time, enough cooling time, and slicing on the diagonal using a very sharp knife. Excellent ingredients, fine chocolate; pure extracts fresh eggs; kosher salt; good-quality dried fruit; whole raw nuts; and good-quality flours and grains, contribute excellent flavor and texture. These biscotti are great for snacks, desserts, and pack well for lunches and travel. The savory biscotti are a great addition to any bread basket or charcuterie platter.

Preserving Italy

Author : Domenica Marchetti
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 0544612353
Total Pages : 589 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (446 download)

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Download or read book Preserving Italy written by Domenica Marchetti and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capture the flavors of Italy with over 150 recipes for conserves, pickles, sauces, liqueurs, and more in this “engagingly informative” guide (Elizabeth Minchilli, author of Eating Rome). The notion of preserving shouldn’t be limited to American jams and jellies, and in this book, Domenica Marchetti puts the focus on the ever-alluring flavors and ingredients of Italy. There, abundant produce and other Mediterranean ingredients lend themselves particularly well to canning, bottling, and other preserving methods. Think of marinated artichokes in olive oil, classic giardiniera, or, of course, the late-summer tradition of putting up tomato sauce. But in this book we get so much more, from Marchetti’s travels across the regions of Italy to the recipes handed down through her family: sweet and sour peppers, Marsala-spiked apricot jam, lemon-infused olive oil, and her grandmother’s amarene, sour cherries preserved in alcohol. Beyond canning and pickling, the book also includes recipes for making cheese, curing meats, infusing liqueurs, and even a few confections, plus recipes for finished dishes so you can savor each treasured jar all year long. “Pack artichokes, peppers and mushrooms in oil. Make deliciously spicy pickles from melon. Even limoncello, mostarda and confections like torrone can come straight from your kitchen... The techniques may have been passed down by generations of nonnas, but they knew what they were doing.”—Florence Fabricant, The New York Times “Marchetti elevates preserved food from the role of condiment to center stage.”—Publishers Weekly

Cooking with Fernet Branca

Author : James Hamilton-Paterson
Publisher : Europa Editions
ISBN 13 : 1609450957
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book Cooking with Fernet Branca written by James Hamilton-Paterson and published by Europa Editions. This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A very funny sendup of Italian-cooking-holiday-romance novels” (Publishers Weekly). Gerald Samper, an effete English snob, has his own private hilltop in Tuscany where he whiles away his time working as a ghostwriter for celebrities and inventing wholly original culinary concoctions––including ice cream made with garlic and the bitter, herb-based liqueur known as Fernet Branca. But Gerald’s idyll is about to be shattered by the arrival of Marta, on the run from a crime-riddled former Soviet republic, as a series of misunderstandings brings this odd couple into ever closer and more disastrous proximity . . . “Provokes the sort of indecorous involuntary laughter that has more in common with sneezing than chuckling. Imagine a British John Waters crossed with David Sedaris.” —The New York Times