May 2nd and May 9th – Two Great Shows…with an Italian theme!
May 2 – Italian Cookies
My guest this week is Domenica Marchetti with her new book “Italian Cookies – Authentic Recipes and Sweet Stories from Every Region. This definitive Italian cookie cookbook has 100 authentic recipes, including baking hints and techniques, plus regional stories and a list of Italian bakeries.
ITALIAN COOKIES, her ninth cookbook, is a grand tour of Italy through its cookies. It is a deep dive into a seemingly frivolous subject that turns out to be not frivolous at all! The book was years in the making, and her research took her to country villages, towns, and cities in all 20 regions of Italy. Get a copy NOW!
“What I discovered as I traveled from Piedmont to Calabria and to the islands of Sicily and Sardinia, is that much like Italian food and Italian wine, the cookies of Italy are regional in character, their recipes rooted in the land and the culture, and in local ingredients that tell a story. Butter in the north, olive oil and wine in the south; rich hazelnuts in Piedmontese Baci di Dama, and sweet, buttery Romano almonds in Sicilian amaretti. There are cookies with histories dating back centuries, and cookies whose popularity attract travelers from all over. There are elegant, piped cookies, and fat, generous biscotti da inzuppo ~ delicious dunking cookies (and everything in between). I set out to discover their stories.”
About Domennica
I grew up in an Italian family. At the dinner table we spent more time debating what we should eat tomorrow night than politics or the news of the day. My mother is a native of Chieti, a picturesque hilltop city in Abruzzo, not far from the Adriatic coast. She had my sister and me shaping gnocchi and ravioli by the time we could see over the kitchen counter. We spent our summers in Italy with my mother’s three sisters (all great cooks); each year my father planned trips around the peninsula guided by where the best local food and wine were to be found. I’ve continued the tradition of food-focused trips now that I have my own family. www.domenicacooks.com Follow her on Social Media @domenicacooks
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May 9 – Italy in a Glass
A returning guest from February of 2023 when we spoke about her book; “Italy on a Plate.” This Saturday it’s all about the latest book “Italy in a Glass –
Travel to Italy with VIETRI Founder Susan Gravely as she explores the Italian ritual of aperitivo, a treasured part of the day when Italians gather to have a drink, a little bite, and time with friends and family.
Italy in a Glass delves into how Susan and her dear Italian friends set the scene for big, festive celebrations, and how they also make everyday moments feel important and special. Filled with hosting tips and mouthwatering recipes for antipasti, cocktails, and mocktails, this story-driven cookbook will inspire you to create an atmosphere primed for joyful entertaining, experience adventures in your own kitchen, and savor all that there is to celebrate in this world.
SUSAN GRAVELY is the author of five children’s books and two acclaimed entertaining cookbooks which have both been praised as heartfelt tributes to the joys of gathering around the table. Gravely, along with her mother and sister, founded VIETRI, a lifestyle brand offering handcrafted Italian tabletop and home and garden accessories in 1983. Gravely served as the CEO and Creative Director for VIETRI for over 40 years. Since retiring in 2024, she has devoted her time to writing, traveling, and spending time with loved ones. She lives in Chapel Hill, NC with her husband, Bill, and dog, Franco. Follow Susan on Facebook
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Of course it will be something tasty from Italy…check back soon.
