{"product_id":"italian-cookies-authentic-recipes-and-sweet-stories-from-every-region-hardcover","title":"Italian Cookies: Authentic Recipes and Sweet Stories from Every Region - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDomenica Marchetti\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLauren Volo\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer), \u003cb\u003eDaniela Bracco\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis definitive Italian cookie cookbook has 100 authentic recipes, including baking hints and techniques, plus regional stories and a list of Italian bakeries.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026amp;\u0026amp;\u0026amp;★ \"This book is a must for dedicated bakers, encouraging a focus on Mediterranean sweets and spices, with an emphasis on natural flavors inspired by the regional foods throughout 'the Boot.'\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred Review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"An excellent volume describing specialties from each Italian region and how to create bakery-worthy cookies at home. Marchetti's easy-to-follow recipes will appeal to bakers of all levels.\"--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eItalian Cookies: Authentic Recipes and Sweet Stories from Every Region\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautiful, comprehensive guided tour of Italy's regions by cookies and cookie stories. With recipes steeped in history and tradition, the book capitalizes on two major continuing food trends: our love of everything cookies and our love of everything Italian. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From Lombardy's meringue-like Amaretti de Gallarate to Tuscany's crunchy twice-baked Cantucci; Abruzzo's rustic Pizzelle to Sardina's fennel-scented Anisetti, the reader will discover cookies for every taste and occasion. Directed to the home cook, the book will also include recipes for sweet essentials including candied citrus, \u003ci\u003eamarene \u003c\/i\u003e(sour cherries preserved in syrup), pastry cream, homemade almond (and hazelnut and pistachio) paste, and \u003ci\u003epasta frolla\u003c\/i\u003e--the buttery pastry that forms the foundation of many Italian cookies. Sections on ingredients, equipment, and basic techniques make this book accessible to all.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDomenica Marchetti\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional recipe developer and cooking class instructor who has taught all over the country and online. She also leads occasional small-group culinary tours and food writing workshops in Italy. Domenica is the author of numerous books on Italian home cooking, including \u003ci\u003eThe Glorious Pasta of Italy\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003ePreserving Italy: Canning, Curing, Infusing, and Bottling Italian Flavors and Traditions\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eWilliams-Sonoma Everyday Italian\u003c\/i\u003e. A former newspaper reporter who earned her master's degree in journalism at Columbia University in New York, Domenica has published articles and recipes in many publications, including \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEating Well\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFood and Wine\u003c\/i\u003e, and in Italy, \u003ci\u003eLa Cucina Italiana\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSale e Pepe\u003c\/i\u003e. She also writes the popular weekly recipe newsletter \"Buona Domenica.\" \u003ci\u003eItalian Cookies\u003c\/i\u003e is her ninth cookbook. She splits her time between Abruzzo, Italy, where her family is from, and Alexandria, Virginia. https: \/\/www.instagram.com\/domenicacooks\/ \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Originally from Connecticut, \u003cb\u003eLauren Volo\u003c\/b\u003e has lived in New York City for over 20 years and now calls Brooklyn home. She earned a BFA in art photography from Syracuse University and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in art education at Brooklyn College. She has photographed over 50 cookbooks and worked on numerous advertising campaigns, bringing a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to each project. https: \/\/www.instagram.com\/laurenvolo\/ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniela Bracco\u003c\/b\u003e is a Sicilian illustrator who lives and works in Rome. She graduated with a degree in product design and a Master's degree in visual communication design in Venice. Her first work experience, which lasted two years, was within the editorial staff of Sole24ORE with the role of illustrator, in Milan. She now works as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer collaborating with various agencies, magazines, and individuals such as \u003ci\u003eIl Gambero Rosso\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, \u003ci\u003eLonely Planet\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, \u003ci\u003eMonocle\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, \u003ci\u003eLa Repubblica\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSky\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTennis and Padel Federation\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSlow Food Editore\u003c\/i\u003e. https: \/\/www.instagram.com\/daniela.bracc\/\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 10 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 14, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44556932022407,"sku":"9781423668466","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/tu5KvMsotK9781423668466.webp?v=1777773015","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/italian-cookies-authentic-recipes-and-sweet-stories-from-every-region-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}