An authentic guide to the festive, mouthwatering sweets of Southern Italy, including regional specialties that are virtually unknown in this country as well as variations on more popular desserts such as cannoli, biscotti, and gelato
Author and cooking instructor ROSETTA COSTANTINO was born and raised in Verbicaro, a small wine-producing hill town in Calabria, at the southern tip of Italy. She is the author (with Janet Fletcher) of My Calabria- Rustic Family Cooking from Italy's Undiscovered South (W.W. Norton Company, 2010) which was nominated for an IACP award in 2011.
"Rosetta has given us a sweet and soulful taste of the land and
culture of Southern Italy-flavors and fragrances practically leap
off the page. From the simplest three-ingredient walnut cookies
(that you will want to jump up and make immediately, as I did) to
more elaborate celebration desserts-all are made doable with
well-written recipes and beautiful photos. Fig syrup and dolci di
noci now have a permanent place in my repertoire."
--Alice Medrich, author of Bittersweet and Sinfully Easy
Delicious Desserts
"I've been chasing down Southern Italian dessert recipes for
thirty years, and my dear friend Rosetta just saved me another
decade. She is truly one of the best Italian cooks I know!"
--Michael Chiarello, chef and owner of Bottega and Coqueta "Reading
this book, I pictured Rosetta moving between bakeries and homes
throughout Southern Italy, her impeccable sweet tooth and culinary
knowledge guiding her to the special sweets of each village. Brava
to Rosetta for creating a book that's original, tantalizing, and
embodies the culture and spirit of her region."
--Carol Field, author of The Italian Baker
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