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A Sensual, Joyful Experience of Italian Life and Cooking, Nov. 27 2008
David's whole book carries me back to Italy with page after page of sensual photographs: joyful families and friends eating al fresco, caramelized fennel shot so close I can taste it, or a glimpse of Italian life like "Il Mercato--the Market".
Its pages burst with lush Mediterranean colours and textures. Many recipes are set on photographs of ancient walls of gold, powder blue, pink with paint peeling in layers. The Spaghetti Alla Caprese with tomatoes, basil and mozzarella on a pale blue plate on gray marble becomes a work of art.
The introduction is a must read to fully understand David's philosophy of life, ways of cooking, where recipes came from. It steeps you in his philosophy of life and cooking: Quanto Basta, La Dolce Vita, Simplicity, Sensuality, Alchemy, Balance and Connection.
"Quanto basta", an Italian recipe term, means as much as you like. David says, "It's a bit of folk wisdom that can guide you in life...take as much as you need and no more. Moderation and balance." He defines Dolce Vita as "being present in moments that bring you joy."
He gives tips on olive oil, herbs, stocks, following your instincts. I smiled when he explains why he has no food processor. He uses his hands...just like me!
David says, "I'm not a chef. I'm Italian." You don't need to be a chef to cook these 100 easy recipes from his family, friends and his repertoire: appetizers, salads, soups, sauces, pasta/risotto, meat/fish, desserts and drinks.
Each recipe, like Aunt Franca's roasted peppers or lemon tiramisu, has a mouthwatering photograph with David's chatty comments.
In the end, I felt marinated in his Dolce Vita philosophy, the friendship, flavours and sensuality of Italian life. I felt an Italian Canadian friend had invited me,"Come to my family in Toronto and friends in Italy. We'll show you our way of living and cooking."
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More than a book - it's an experience, Nov. 13 2008
This is a beautiful book that you'll want to refer to often not just for the recipes, but also for the inspiration. David has done a great job presenting a style of living that is truly the best life lived with simplicity and joy. He lays out how easy it is to live the Italian way by sharing his own personal stories of growing up in an Italian family, when Sunday mornings he would wake up to the aroma of espresso coffee and tomatoe sauce simmering slowly for the special Family gatherings of uncles, aunts, cousins etc. The Dolce Vita is something that is accessable to anyone, and David will show you how you can live the "Sweet Life" too. It's all about a relaxed attitude toward making the best out of what you have and taking the time to select the best ingredients, cooking with love, and sharing food with those you care about whether it's family or friends, bringing you fun, joy and laughter.
The recipes are great and because David is Italian and lives in Italy half of the year, you know that these recipes are authentic. The recipes are easy to follow with tips and additional information, everything is covered from herbs to kitchen equipment. There are beautiful pictures that show you how the dish should look like. You will also see additonal pictures of Italy and it's people which give you the feeling that you are actually there and perhaps even wanting to go there. I highly recommend this book and especially to anyone who is Italian not living in Italy but remembers what it was like.
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amazing recipies!, Fév 6 2010
I love David Rocco's cookbook his recipies are so easy to make and very clear, the photographs are fantastic and his descriptions of Italian cooking are so personal it's like listening to him and having a personal conversation. I highly recommend the book.
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