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John F. Mariani How Italian Food Conquered the World (Paperback)
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- Book Title
- How Italian Food Conquered the World
- Publication Name
- How Italian Food Conquered the World
- Title
- How Italian Food Conquered the World
- Contributor
- Lidia Bastianich (Foreword by)
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- ISBN-10
- 0230340350
- EAN
- 9780230340350
- ISBN
- 9780230340350
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- Genre
- Cooking
- Topic
- Regional & Ethnic / Italian, History
- Release Date
- 15/06/2012
- Release Year
- 2012
- Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- GB
- Item Height
- 0.8in
- Item Length
- 9.2in
- Item Width
- 6.2in
- Item Weight
- 10.6 Oz
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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Not so long ago, Italian food was regarded as a poor man's gruel - little more than pizza, macaroni with sauce, and red wines in a box. Here, John Mariani shows how the Italian immigrants to America created, throughperseverance and sheer necessity, an Italian-American food culture, and how it became a global obsession.
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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0230340350
ISBN-13
9780230340350
eBay Product ID (ePID)
120215554
Product Key Features
Book Title
How Italian Food Conquered the World
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Regional & Ethnic / Italian, History
Publication Year
2012
Genre
Cooking
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
6.2in
Item Weight
10.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Tx723
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Eating Italian will never be the same after reading John Mariani's entertaining and savory gastronomical history of the cuisine of Italy and how it won over appetites worldwide., This is the book that John Mariani was born to write, and, quite frankly, I know of nobody else who has the rich family background, keen grasp of Italian culinary history, vast professional connections, and overall first-hand experience necessary to relate such a fascinating and important story. I found myself reading this chronicle as if it were a novel packed full of intriguing events, unexpected developments, and a cast of colorful characters, and if you love great Italian food (and who doesn't?), you won't be able to put the book down., John Mariani has written the definitive history of the how the Italians won their way into our hearts, minds, and stomachs. It's a story of pleasure over pomp and taste over technique. About the only territory they've left alone is Thanksgiving. And come to think of it, in my family we'll be serving spaghetti with turkey meatballs this year., John Mariani's thoroughly researched book is a fantastic and fascinating read, covering everything from the influence of Venice's spice trade to the impact of Italian immigrants in America and the evolution of alta cucina. This book will serve as a terrific resource to anyone interested in the real story of Italian food. Told in a conversational voice, Mariani knows his subject well and weaves a historical story rich in facts and traditions., Equal parts history, sociology, gastronomy, and just plain fun, How Italian Food Conquered the World tells the captivating and delicious story of (let's face it) everybody's favorite cuisine with clarity and verve and more than one surprise., John Mariani's superb writing has captured perfectly the rise of Italian food throughout history, unraveling the evolution of a cuisine that confused the world before conquering it! How Italian Food Conquered the World will fascinate future generations who wish to know more about Italian food and wine culture., Beautifully told, food critic John Mariani weaves together a captivating chronicle of the rise of Italian cuisine, from the courage and ingenuity of poor immigrants to the sophistication and business-savvy of today's five-star chefs. A book to be savored., A mouthwatering, delectable and delightful romp through peasant kitchens and luxurious restaurants from Italy to the UK and America. Mariani is a cultural anthropologist, social historian and amiable dinner companion as he traces the evolution of Italian cuisine from the denigration to apotheosis., Mariani captures the history and elemental beauty of a cuisine that really does seem to appeal to more palates than any other... you owe it to yourself to read this book., In this fascinating culinary and cultural tale, John F. Mariani details the imaginative genius of Italian-American chefs and restaurateurs who transformed restaurant meals from overcooked macaroni and jug wine into perfect bites of pasta al dente and heavenly sips of Barolo and Barbaresco, ensuring that Italian cuisine would be the envy of the world. With a sweeping narrative that begins in ancient Rome and concludes with a behind-the-scenes look at today's trendiest restaurants, How Italian Food Conquered the World is a food lover's delight. Raise la forchetta and dig in!, Making sense of Italian food's history is no small undertaking, but like any true professional, long-time Esquire Magazine food correspondent and legendary restaurant columnist Mariani handles the subject with ease., "An entertaining and fact-filled chronicle."-- The Wall Street Journal "Informative and entertaining examination of the rise of Italian cookery"-- The Washington Post "Informed and enlightening, loving and luscious."-- Kirkus Reviews, John Mariani offers a full-course menu on the history of Italian cooking. The book has both a solid main course on changing food through the ages as well as tasty side dishes on Italian wine and the Mediterranean diet. To enjoy it properly, read the book with a glass of Vin Santo and a biscotti at your elbow., A comprehensive and entertaining chronicle of Italian food, as much about colorful characters as ingredients.
Table of Content
Acknowledgments Foreword by Lidia Bastianich Introduction A Plate of Soup Surrounded by Too Many Spoons The Great Escape Feeding the Americani The New Way of the Old World The Good, the Bad, and the Delicious Il Boom and La Dolce Vita This Italian...Thing Stirrings Simmerings From Dago Red to Super Tuscan Breaking Away Coming to a Boil A New Respect No More Excuses Flash in the Pan Trattoria Mania Salute! Alta Cucina Mondo Italiano Coda Notes Index
Copyright Date
2012
Dewey Decimal
641.5945
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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