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Cucina del Sole: A Celebration of Southern Italian Cooking
✍️ Harmon Jenkins, Nancy
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Nancy Harmon Jenkins has lived in Italy for fifteen years and describes this wonderful region from Naples to the toe of Italy that is still unspoiled by tourism with its own rich culinary traditions quite different from Tuscany and Northern Italy. In addition to a wealth of recipes, the book gives capsule portraits of local features: a fish market, an olive oil press, a bakery, a shepherd cheese-maker. Headnotes describe local folklore and traditions and what makes the food of Southern Italy a world on its own. Included are recipes for focaccias, pizzas and savory pies; soups and minestre; sauces for pasta; pasta, beans, rice, and other grains; fish and seafood; meat and poultry; vegetables; salads; and desserts.
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This title suits travelers and culture-bound cooks deeply interested in Southern Italy’s distinct identity. It succeeds in its goal of presenting a region often overshadowed by Northern Italian fame. However, it does not suit readers looking for quick, weeknight meals or those uninterested in the cultural context behind their food. The heavy emphasis on tourism-free authenticity and artisanal profiles may feel slow to pragmatic cooks who want only ingredient lists and steps without the narrative backdrop. Those seeking modernist techniques or strictly dietary-specific advice will find little here. It is a leisurely read, best for those willing to slow down and appreciate the folklore as much as the focaccia.
