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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

Italian Life Rules

Author : Ann Reavis
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781512188776
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (887 download)

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Download or read book Italian Life Rules written by Ann Reavis and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-12-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When in Italy, enjoy being Italian for a few days, weeks or months, by learning the Italian Life Rules for a greater appreciation of what it means to be Italian."--back cover.

Ciao Italia

Author : Mary Ann Esposito
Publisher : Ammonite Press
ISBN 13 : 9781942155171
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (551 download)

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Download or read book Ciao Italia written by Mary Ann Esposito and published by Ammonite Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Foreword by Jasper White, chef, restauranteur and author; "Fabulous recipes aside, this book is worth possessingjust for the in depth dissertations Mary Ann gives on so manyingredients like olive oil, cheese, rice, lentils, pasta, pasta sauces,tomatoes, bread, artichokes, radicchio, prosciutto, mortadella,balsamic vinegar and other stars of Italian cuisine. She teaches theimportance of each and their connections to particular regions, citiesand villages with a knowledge that can only come from firsthandexperience. Mary Ann tells fun stories of Saints and extraordinarypeople and their connections to particular customs, history, holidays,farming and techniques of food preparation. These delightful tales,like the one of her grandmother preparing elaborate dishes honoringSt. Joseph for granting her wish of saving her husband's life, give usa deeper understanding of how food is so much more than fuel forthe body. It is a celebration of love and of life.Mary Ann Esposito has spent her life cooking, traveling andteaching. The pages that follow are the culmination of her amazingcareer accomplishments, vast experience, intelligence, and most ofall her connection to the food and the people she loves. Grazia, MaryAnn, for sharing your great adventure with us.""In Ciao Italia, her very personal gastronomic journey, Mary Annreveals to us the extraordinary diversity and complexity of Italiancuisine and the importance of traditions, ingredients and regionalcooking. Full of useful information and historical references, her livelystory is told with the right touch of flair and confidence and revealsthe soul of Italy." -Jacques Pépin, chef and author

C Is for Ciao

Author : Elissa Grodin
Publisher : Av2 Fiction Readalong 2017
ISBN 13 : 9781489651976
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (519 download)

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Download or read book C Is for Ciao written by Elissa Grodin and published by Av2 Fiction Readalong 2017. This book was released on 2016-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the letters of the alphabet with each letter represented by a historical or cultural aspect of Italy, including A for aqueducts, D for Da Vinci, and S for the Sistine Chapel.

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.

Ciao Italia in Umbria

Author : Mary Ann Esposito
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1429993154
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book Ciao Italia in Umbria written by Mary Ann Esposito and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2002-11-08 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just east of Tuscany, Umbria is lush with rolling hills and rustic small towns - and delicious, healthful, traditional Italian cooking. In her most intimate and personal cookbook to date, popular cooking-show host Mary Ann Esposito, beloved for her long-running series "Ciao Italia," takes us through this delightful, unspoiled region - cooking, eating, and making friends along the way. With 60 authentic recipes along with anecdotes, profiles, and cooking tips, this companion to "Ciao Italia" is a "traveling cookbook" that transports us to the unforgettable foods of Umbria and the people who prepare them. You'll visit bustling food markets, glorious street festivals, aroma-filled home kitchens, family-run vineyards, top-secret truffle fields, and a heavenly chocolate museum. You'll also find information on mail-order sources, web sites, and Umbrian restaurants. Everyone who loves Italy will savor the bounty of Umbrian specialties on these pages, including hearty gnocchi, sizzling vegetables and pork sausages alla griglia (on the grill), delectable black truffles, simple ragus, healthful lentils and farro, hearty country breads, and Perugian chocolate desserts. So pull up a chair, pour a glass of Sangiovese, and come along to Umbria - and bring your appetite!

Ciao, America!

Author : Beppe Severgnini
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0767912365
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (679 download)

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Download or read book Ciao, America! written by Beppe Severgnini and published by Crown. This book was released on 2003-05-13 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the wry but affectionate tradition of Bill Bryson, Ciao, America! is a delightful look at America through the eyes of a fiercely funny guest—one of Italy’s favorite authors who spent a year in Washington, D.C. When Beppe Severgnini and his wife rented a creaky house in Georgetown they were determined to see if they could adapt to a full four seasons in a country obsessed with ice cubes, air-conditioning, recliner chairs, and, of all things, after-dinner cappuccinos. From their first encounters with cryptic rental listings to their back-to-Europe yard sale twelve months later, Beppe explores this foreign land with the self-described patience of a mildly inappropriate beachcomber, holding up a mirror to America’s signature manners and mores. Succumbing to his surroundings day by day, he and his wife find themselves developing a taste for Klondike bars and Samuel Adams beer, and even that most peculiar of American institutions—the pancake house. The realtor who waves a perfect bye-bye, the overzealous mattress salesman who bounces from bed to bed, and the plumber named Marx who deals in illegally powerful showerheads are just a few of the better-than-fiction characters the Severgninis encounter while foraging for clues to the real America. A trip to the computer store proves just as revealing as D.C.’s Fourth of July celebration, as do boisterous waiters angling for tips and no-parking signs crammed with a dozen lines of fine print. By the end of his visit, Severgnini has come to grips with life in these United States—and written a charming, laugh-out-loud tribute.

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.

Ciao! Student Text

Author : Carla Larese Riga
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780357671078
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book Ciao! Student Text written by Carla Larese Riga and published by . This book was released on 2020-10 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CIAO! continues to set the standard for interactive, flexible introductory Italian instruction with its state-of-the-art online technology package. Not only is this course entirely portable to accommodate the demands of a busy life, it features exciting new capabilities that allow students to share links, photos, and videos and to comment on those posted by their fellow classmates. The eighth edition is distinguished by several new resources and updates that promote the acquisition of Italian language and culture in accordance with the National Standards for Foreign Language Education. Communicative goals are established at the start of each chapter to provide students with clearly defined objectives as they work through the content, while skill-building strategies and interactive activities help them achieve those goals. The all-new "Regioni d'Italia" section establishes a thematic thread that is maintained throughout the chapter and provides plenty of opportunities to make cross-cultural comparisons even within the regions of Italy itself. CIAO!'S fully-updated authentic readings, cultural snapshots, videos, and activities engage students in deeper exploration of the vibrant life of modern-day Italy and the country's rich cultural heritage. Each chapter ends with a thorough "Ripasso" to ensure student success. Now more than ever, CIAO! provides an all-in-one grammar and vocabulary program that allows students to communicate in Italian with confidence and gives them a unique cultural perspective on an ever-changing Italy.

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

Author : Samin Nosrat
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1476753830
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (767 download)

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Download or read book Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat written by Samin Nosrat and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now a Netflix series New York Times Bestseller and Winner of the 2018 James Beard Award for Best General Cookbook and multiple IACP Cookbook Awards Named one of the Best Books of 2017 by: NPR, BuzzFeed, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Rachel Ray Every Day, San Francisco Chronicle, Vice Munchies, Elle.com, Glamour, Eater, Newsday, Minneapolis Star Tribune, The Seattle Times, Tampa Bay Times, Tasting Table, Modern Farmer, Publishers Weekly, and more. A visionary new master class in cooking that distills decades of professional experience into just four simple elements, from the woman declared "America's next great cooking teacher" by Alice Waters. In the tradition of The Joy of Cooking and How to Cook Everything comes Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, an ambitious new approach to cooking by a major new culinary voice. Chef and writer Samin Nosrat has taught everyone from professional chefs to middle school kids to author Michael Pollan to cook using her revolutionary, yet simple, philosophy. Master the use of just four elements--Salt, which enhances flavor; Fat, which delivers flavor and generates texture; Acid, which balances flavor; and Heat, which ultimately determines the texture of food--and anything you cook will be delicious. By explaining the hows and whys of good cooking, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat will teach and inspire a new generation of cooks how to confidently make better decisions in the kitchen and cook delicious meals with any ingredients, anywhere, at any time. Echoing Samin's own journey from culinary novice to award-winning chef, Salt, Fat Acid, Heat immediately bridges the gap between home and professional kitchens. With charming narrative, illustrated walkthroughs, and a lighthearted approach to kitchen science, Samin demystifies the four elements of good cooking for everyone. Refer to the canon of 100 essential recipes--and dozens of variations--to put the lessons into practice and make bright, balanced vinaigrettes, perfectly caramelized roast vegetables, tender braised meats, and light, flaky pastry doughs. Featuring 150 illustrations and infographics that reveal an atlas to the world of flavor by renowned illustrator Wendy MacNaughton, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat will be your compass in the kitchen. Destined to be a classic, it just might be the last cookbook you'll ever need. With a foreword by Michael Pollan.

Frances Mayes Always Italy

Author : Frances Mayes
Publisher : National Geographic Society
ISBN 13 : 142622091X
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book Frances Mayes Always Italy written by Frances Mayes and published by National Geographic Society. This book was released on 2020 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This lush guide, featuring more than 350 glorious photographs from National Geographic, showcases the best Italy has to offer from the perspective of two women who have spent their lives reveling in its unique joys."--Publisher's description.

Moon Amalfi Coast

Author : Laura Thayer
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1640490361
Total Pages : 695 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Moon Amalfi Coast written by Laura Thayer and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2019-08-13 with total page 695 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the pastel rooftops of Positano to the soaring peak of Monte Solaro, immerse yourself in la dolce vita with Moon Amalfi Coast. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries for spending 1 to 5 days in different spots along the Amalfi Coast, including Sorrento, Capri, Naples, and more, that can be combined for a longer trip Strategic advice for foodies, art lovers, hikers, history buffs, beach bums, and more Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Swim in turquoise waters, relax on sun-soaked beaches, or hop on a boat and cruise past cliffs, coves, and secret caves. Go underground to see ancient ruins in Naples or climb the towers of medieval castles. Take a day trip to Pompeii and hike to the top of Mount Vesuvius, ride a chairlift to the top of Monte Solaro, or unwind in the natural hot springs that dot the island of Ischia The best local flavors: Stroll quiet village streets where the scent of Sunday ragu fills the air, feast on fresh seafood steps from the Mediterranean, sip local limoncello on a sunny terrace, and chow down on authentic Neapolitan pizza Honest suggestions from Amalfi local Laura Thayer on where to stay, where to eat, and how to get around Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Background information on the landscape, history, and cultural customs of the Amalfi Coast Handy tools including an Italian phrasebook and tips for seniors and traveling with children With Moon Amalfi Coast's practical tips and local insight on the best things to do and see, you can experience the best of the Amalfi Coast. Exploring more of Italy? Check out Moon Milan & the Italian Lakes or Moon Rome, Florence & Venice.

The Glorious Pasta of Italy

Author : Domenica Marchetti
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452106908
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book The Glorious Pasta of Italy written by Domenica Marchetti and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2011-05-18 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating pasta in all its glorious forms, author Domenica Marchetti draws from her Italian heritage to share 100 classic and modern recipes. Step-by-step instructions for making fresh pasta offer plenty of variations on the classic egg pasta, while a glossary of pasta shapes, a source list for unusual ingredients, and a handy guide for stocking the pantry with pasta essentials encourage the home cook to look beyond simple spaghetti. No matter how you sauce it, The Glorious Pasta of Italy is sure to have pasta lovers everywhere salivating.

Ciao Italia Slow and Easy

Author : Mary Ann Esposito
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1466823550
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book Ciao Italia Slow and Easy written by Mary Ann Esposito and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2007-11-13 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What could be welcoming in your kitchen than a big warm pan full of lasagna, a pot of braised short ribs or a casserole dish holding fragrant mussels, tomatoes and herbs? When you think of comfort food, the first cuisines that comes to mind is Italian and nobody knows that better than Mary Ann Esposito, host of the longest-running television cooking show in the U.S., Ciao Italia. In Ciao Italia Slow and Easy, Mary Ann tells us how to slow down, take it easy and fill the kitchen with Italian slow-cooked goodness. By braising, baking, roasting and simmering, she gives readers a treasure trove of wonderful dishes like -stove top lasagna with artichokes -prosciutto-wrapped chicken baked in parchment -tomato braised short ribs with rigatoni -pasta shells stuffed with a ragu of pork and cream -one-skillet chicken supper with tomatoes and green beans -layered polenta pie with mushrooms and sausage -mussel, potato and tomato casserole Ciao Italia Slow and Easy is filled with Mary Ann's sensible advice, knowledgeable asides about the history of Italian cuisine and, most of all, a sure sense of what tastes good.

Ciao Bambino!

Author : Danna Troncatty Leahy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781420800821
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Ciao Bambino! written by Danna Troncatty Leahy and published by . This book was released on 2004-10-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tour Italy through a child's scrapbook. Discover differences and similarities between Italy and home sharing a young boy's vacation to Italy with his bear companion while learning some Italian words.

The New Cucina Italiana

Author : Laura Lazzaroni
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
ISBN 13 : 0789345072
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (893 download)

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Download or read book The New Cucina Italiana written by Laura Lazzaroni and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2024-03-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recipes from the kitchens and restaurants of Italy's new culinary masters, who combine an innate sixth sense for quintessentially Italian flavor with a contemporary approach, defining an exciting new gastronomy. Everybody loves Italian food. It is among the most talked about, written about, and globally popular. But as travelers have sought out culinary experiences in off-the-beaten-path destinations elsewhere in the world, in Italy even consummate foodies eat the same postcard versions of traditional dishes, occasionally making forays into a handful of fine-dining favorites. Yet by far the country's most interesting cuisine is to be found outside of well-trodden establishments, and it's as varied and full of personality as it is delicious. This generation of chefs has come a long way from their nonna's kitchen: they approach tradition with a respectful yet emancipated perspective; they rethink the formats of the Italian restaurant; they are rediscovering foraging and farming; they introduce serious cocktail programs. This book covers thirty-two chefs and restaurateurs who are reinterpreting the "greatest hits" of Italian dining: from trattorias to fine dining, from aperitivo to pizzerias. Laura Lazzaroni takes her readers on a visual north-to-south tour of this new cucina italiana, stopping at restaurants, inns, farms, and pop-ups all across the country, showing in stories and recipes the multitude of approaches, influences, and ingredients that compose this movement, which is paving the way for the country's gastronomic rebirth.

Ciao Bella

Author : Kate Langbroek
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780369383945
Total Pages : 628 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (839 download)

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Download or read book Ciao Bella written by Kate Langbroek and published by . This book was released on 2022-04-14 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kate Langbroek's deliciously funny and inspiring memoir about moving to Italy with her family to seek la dolce vita. 'A wonderful story, beautifully written, filled with heart and humour' Liane Moriarty (reviewing Ciao Bella! on3pm Pick Up,KIIS 1065) 'I wasn't looking to fall in love. It just happened. There were moments, encounters as fleeting as feelings. Sometimes - tellingly - they emerged from chaos.' When Kate Langbroek first dreamed of moving to Italy, she imagined a magnificent sun-drenched pastiche of long lunches and wandering through cobbled laneways clutching a loaf of crusty bread and a bottle of wine, Sophia Loren-style, while handsome men called out 'Ciao Bella!' In the stark light of day the dream Kate shared with her husband Peter after an idyllic holiday in Italy seemed like madness. They didn't speak Italian. They knew no one in Italy. They had four children. Kate also had the best job in the world on a top-rating radio show with her longtime friend, Dave Hughes. But the siren song of Italy was irresistible. This would be the adventure of a lifetime, a precious opportunity to spend more time with their children - Lewis, Sunday, Artie and Jannie - and it came from a deep well inside to seize life after they almost lost Lewis to leukaemia. Ciao Bella! is about having a dream and living it as Kate shares the sublime joys and utter chaos of adapting to a new life in Bologna, what you discover about yourself when you are a stranger in a strange land, and how she fell in love. With a country. Deliciously funny, insightful and often deeply moving, Ciao Bella! is Kate's love letter to Italy and her family. It is also a glorious reminder of what Italians can teach us about living life to the full - and what really matters when the world goes to hell in a handbasket.