{"product_id":"talisman-of-happiness-the-most-iconic-italian-cookbook-ever-written","title":"Talisman of Happiness: The Most Iconic Italian Cookbook Ever Written","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA NATIONAL BESTSELLER \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An indispensable guide for Italian home cooks.\" --Kim Severson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The most iconic and beloved Italian cookbook ever published--a treasury of over 1,600 definitive regional recipes that inspired the worldwide bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Silver Spoon\u003c\/i\u003e--translated for the first time in full for the American kitchen. \u003cbr\u003e In 1929, two years before \u003ci\u003eThe Joy of Cooking \u003c\/i\u003ewas published in America, and two decades before \u003ci\u003eThe Silver Spoon\u003c\/i\u003e in Italy, Ada Boni wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Talisman of Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e--the original must-have culinary bible for Italians. Generations of cooks have turned to \"Il Talismano\" as the definitive source for classic dishes that bring comfort, nostalgia, and deep pleasure--including the iconic Marcella Hazan, who used the book to teach herself how to cook. Cataloging all the flavors and traditions that define Italian cuisine, it quickly became a quintessential wedding gift: a talisman of luck for newlyweds beginning a new life. \"There can be no true happiness,\" Boni wrote, \"if such an essential part of our daily lives as eating is neglected.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTalisman\u003c\/i\u003e became a national treasure, growing in length every time a new edition was published. In this landmark first English edition of the complete work, featuring nearly 1,700 recipes, American cooks can finally appreciate \u003ci\u003eTalisman\u003c\/i\u003e in full. Carefully translated to preserve the spirit and warmth of the original, this new edition makes the richness of Italy's regional cooking accessible to all--and includes American measurements, delightful illustrations, and forewords by Lidia Bastianich and Katie Parla. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Boni wrote \u003ci\u003eTalisman\u003c\/i\u003e for anyone longing for a taste of the traditional, and included notes offering kitchen insights with the occasional bit of stern guidance. Whether you are a seasoned cook or are just beginning your culinary journey, \u003ci\u003eTalisman \u003c\/i\u003eoffers the gift of good luck alongside timeless recipes that embrace the true spirit of Italian cuisine: cooking to feed the body and nourish the soul. \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Katie Parla, Ada Boni, Lidia Bastianich","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47288462737644,"sku":"9780316577991","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9780316577991.jpg?v=1770555159","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/talisman-of-happiness-the-most-iconic-italian-cookbook-ever-written","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}