Nonna Genia's: Classic Langhe Cookbook

The first English translation of a long-seller, classic Piedmontese cookbook.

 

If you are familiar with Barolo wine and Alba truffles, you will discover in those 100 recipes more gastronomical secrets of the Langhe hills, located in southern Piedmont. Carlo Petrini, Founder and International President of Slow Food, signed the preface, acknowledging late author Luciano De Giacomi as one of his 3 most influential teachers in gastronomy, and affirming that "whoever would strive today to know the Langhe, would do well to read his book". This simple and charming book gathers 100 great recipes from Langhe hills as prepared by author's grandmother, nonna Genia, including notes on their origins, their relation to local culture and history, and their seasonal mood.

 

Translated by Antonia Schlueter, edited by Roberta Corradin. b&w photos by Aldo Agnelli.