Carlo Middione's Traditional Pasta

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Summary: Simple and delicious Italian cooking
Review: After dining at one of Mr. Middione's restaurants while on vacation in San Francisco, I had to try to replicate his excellent cuisine at home. The recipes in this cookbook are easy to prepare, simple, and always delicious. There are very good descriptions of different types of cheeses, pastas, and other ingredients used. If you enjoy cooking and Italian food, this cookbook is a must have.

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Summary: Simple and delicious Italian cooking
Review: Mr. Middione has a writing style and enthusiasm for Italian food and history which definitely appeal to my Italian-American roots. I bought this book while on vacation one summer and read it instead of the novel that I had planned on reading at my leisure. Then, of course, I was compelled to go into the kitchen and cook. I tried many of his remarkably simple recipes, finding many that reminded me of my own grandmother's dishes from my childhood. His love for the cuisine of Italy is apparent in every sentence. You can almost smell the basil in every page! A real keeper as well as being a wonderful value. Every recipe is worth trying.

Rating:
Summary: The recipes and wrting style appeal to my roots.
Review: Mr. Middione has a writing style and enthusiasm for Italian food and history which definitely appeal to my Italian-American roots. I bought this book while on vacation one summer and read it instead of the novel that I had planned on reading at my leisure. Then, of course, I was compelled to go into the kitchen and cook. I tried many of his remarkably simple recipes, finding many that reminded me of my own grandmother's dishes from my childhood. His love for the cuisine of Italy is apparent in every sentence. You can almost smell the basil in every page! A real keeper as well as being a wonderful value. Every recipe is worth trying.