Breaking Bread in L'Aquila
When a project is conceived out of passion, its roots show. This is the case with Maria Filice's Italian trattoria-style cookbook, Breaking Bread in L'Aquila. Maria traveled many times to L'Aquila, the hometown of her late husband, Paul Piccone, founder of Telos Press. She was immediately smitten by the fresh, clean, and incredibly tasty flavors of the region. There, Paul introduced his bride to San Biagio, a small and charming homestyle restaurant, owned by two brothers who knew how to make their customers happy through their warmth and delicious food. This book, whose recipes are inspired by those she sampled at San Biagio, shares Filice's favorite collection of appetizers, main courses, sides, and desserts.
Bold, colorful, and easy to prepare, these Italian-born dishes are as gorgeous to behold as they are to savor. And they don't take hours of kitchen work! The 49-plus recipes, which are organized according to the seven days of the week (but perfect for any day of the week), are made with ingredients available in your local markets. Red and white wines from the Abruzzo region, which complement the meals, are suggested, as are serving tips. In this practical and fun cookbook, Filice, whose family came from Calabria to Canada and who grew up with a love of food, cooking, and entertaining, guides readers on a personal journey, complete with charming storytelling and tasty tips, to one of the most beautiful areas of Italy's countryside.
A portion of the net profits will be donated to help build children's playgrounds around the globe. The first playground was built in Rocca di Mezzo in 2011. See the photos of the groundbreaking here.
View the Breaking Bread in L'Aquila flyer here (PDF).
The perfect gift for the cook in your family: order a copy of Breaking Bread in L'Aquila and matching apron for only $50!
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