The launch of Nick Stellino's "Cucina Amore" on public television stations marked the debut of a new kind of television chef and a new style of cooking show. The authentic trattoria setting and casual, relaxed atmosphere allow viewers to feel as if they are actually dining with their host while being entertained with stories about his beloved grandmother, Nonna Maria, his perfectionist father, Don Vincenzo, his mother, Massimilliana, and his brother...
Live the book and side stories accompanying the recipes which are great, but it is missing the cd.
0Report
I've owned this book for about 4 years and I return to it time and again for sure-fire Italian recipes. The bruschetta is always a hit with the balsamic vinegar, and a must-try is the three pepper salad. I serve it religiously to my dinner guests and have always received compliments. I usually like pictures to accompany the recipes, but this book doesn't need it. The antecdotes are enjoyable and give a personal touch to...
2Report
Everything I have made in this cookbook has been a smashing success with my family. A great book for any library.
1Report
Nick Stellino is part shtik, part Italian storyteller, and, for the most part, a chef par excellance. I am a big supporter of PBS and obtained this book in an on-line pledge. There has not been a recipe in it which I have tried in which I have been disappointed. The anecdotes are interesting as well, although sometimes I doubt their validity. Anyone with a love of good food will love this book. Surprisingly, a number...
0Report
I enjoy Nick's show on PBS. Being Itallian myself I can appreciate Nick's passion for preparing and enjoying food. I like to cook and try new things I especially enjoyed Nick's eggplant recipes and thought the instructions were easy to follow. With this book, anyone that can read can be a decent chef in his or her own home. Thank you Nick!
0Report