{"product_id":"cucina-povera-the-italian-way-of-transforming-humble-ingredients-into-unforgettable-meals-hardcover","title":"Cucina Povera: The Italian Way of Transforming Humble Ingredients Into Unforgettable Meals - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGiulia Scarpaleggia\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTuscan native and accomplished home cook Giulia Scarpaleggia shares the wholesome, comforting, and nostalgic recipes of cucina povera--Italian peasant cooking that is equal parts thrifty, nourishing, and delicious.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Italians call it \u003ci\u003el'arte dell'arrangiarsi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, or the \"art of making do with what you've got.\" This centuries-old approach to ingredients and techniques, known as cucina povera, or peasant cooking, reveals the soul of Italian food at its best. It starts with the humblest components--beans and lentils, inexpensive fish and cuts of meat, vegetables from the garden, rice, pasta, leftovers--and through the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the cook, results in unforgettably delicious and satisfying meals. In 100 recipes, \u003ci\u003eCucina Povera \u003c\/i\u003ecelebrates the best of this tradition, from the author's favorite, pappa al pomodoro (aka leftover bread and tomato soup), to Florentine Beef Stew, Nettle and Ricotta Gnudi, and Sicilian Watermelon Pudding. Soul satisfying, super healthy, budget-friendly, and easy to make, it's exactly how so many of us want to eat today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGiulia Scarpaleggia \u003c\/b\u003eis a Tuscan-born and-bred home cook. She is a food writer, podcaster, and cooking school instructor who has written five cookbooks in Italian. Her blog, \u003ci\u003eJuls' Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e, was named by \u003ci\u003eSaveur \u003c\/i\u003eas 2019's best food culture blog. Scarpaleggia lives in Tuscany in her family country house with husband, photographer Tommaso Galli; and daughter, Livia. Her favorite comfort food is pappa al pomodoro (Tuscan tomato soup)--the ultimate in cucina povera. Find her on Instagram at @julskitchen and via her newsletter at www.lettersfromtuscany.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.8 x 8.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 04, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51984315973933,"sku":"9781648290565","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/ckVVdW9ySHVHRUR6a09vR1Z2MisyQT09.webp?v=1776092389","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/cucina-povera-the-italian-way-of-transforming-humble-ingredients-into-unforgettable-meals-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}