Italian Slow and Savory Review

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(More customer reviews)I must admit that I own more cookbooks by Joyce Goldstein than any other author. I read them cover to cover. I am an experienced home chef and always learn new things from her books. I find they not only contain well written recipes but are educational and interesting.
Italian Slow and Savory is a wonderful cookbook that covers territory not found in many other Italian cookbooks I have seen. The introduction contains brief descriptions of the cuisine and wine from each of the Italian regions.
The selected recipes are from both well and lesser known regions. They are well written, easy to follow, and accurate with informative introductions. Notes at the end of each recipe provide specific wine recommendations with descriptions of the wine and information as to why the wines work with the dish.
Some of my particular favorite recipes include: Braised Tuna with Tomato, Garlic, and Mint from the Island of Favigna; Farro with Butternut Squash and Chestnuts from Tuscany; Sardinian Clam Soup with Fregola; and Agnello Brucialingua (Lamb to Burn Your Tongue) from the Abruzzo. Over the winter, I look forward to trying many of the stews and braising recipes using lamb and pork shoulder.
Italian Slow and Savory has been the perfect holiday gift for my friends and family who love to cook (both experienced and inexperienced home chefs) and are interested in Italian cuisiine.

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