{"product_id":"lido-recipes-and-stories-from-italys-beach-clubs-9781958417744","title":"Lido: Recipes and Stories from Italy's Beach Clubs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn intoxicating tour of  Italian Lidos  with lush photography,  recipes  and more, from some of the most sought-after  beach clubs in Italy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrightly colored umbrellas dance in the wind, above matching sun beds in the same bold hues. The crystal blue water shimmers in the background and gently laps against the pebble beaches. Bronzed, glistening bodies dot the landscape. Like most things Italian, there is an art to a day at the beach.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLido\u003c\/i\u003e is a transporting exploration of the history, culture, and food of Italian beach clubs. Part 1 invites you to the clubs along the whole of the Italian coast. Part 2 shares over 60 recipes from apperitivi to dolci. Living la dolce vita has never been easier with recipes for Pinsa with Ricotta and Mortadella, Lobster Risotto, Puglian Bruschetta with Marinated Summer Squash, and Pavlova with Fior Di Latte Cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Journey through Italy’s Beach Clubs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoastal-Inspired Italian Recipes  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn-Location Photography throughout Italy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eItalian Vacation Inspiration  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrab your towel and find your spot under the umbrella. The salty, sweet air and azure waters of the beach clubs await. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781958417744\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 17 Mar 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Hardie Grant US\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 24.7(H)x17.3(L)x2.8(W)920\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 920\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Scialabba\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eMelissa Pellegrino\u003c\/b\u003e are husband-and-wife chef-owners of the Italian restaurant Bufalina in Guilford, CT. They are well-versed in all things Italian, having visited all twenty-one regions of the country. They are the authors of two cookbooks, \u003ci\u003eThe Italian Farmers' Table\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Southern Italian Farmers' Table. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\"Flipping through the pages of Lido will make you want to head to the Italian coast immediately, your only goal to find a rocky cove or seaside village lined with umbrellas and sunbeds, just waiting for you to stake your claim. But if putting your life on hold to lounge and swim while snacking on marinated olives and sipping on spritzes is an impossibility, Lido's simple summery recipes, which capture the spirit of the magically alluring Italian beach culture, will allow for an escape right at home.\" -\u003cb\u003eAlexandra Stafford, author of the New York Times bestselling Pizza \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Melissa and Matt are two of the best chefs I know. With Lido they've written two books in one - a richly rendered travel guide and a curated set of recipes that brings the Italian beach club to your table, making your next weeknight dinner feel like all that's missing is the lounge chair. I know where my next vacation will be but until then I'll be sipping a Tuscan gin and tonic and enjoying tagliatelle with lemon cream.\" - \u003cb\u003eSamantha Seniveratne, author of Bake Smart and The Joys of Baking\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Melissa Pellegrino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48781314490585,"sku":"9781958417744","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/91O28YMtb5L._SL1500_5a3ee690-3ca8-46aa-9195-cac898946841.jpg?v=1780588949","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/lido-recipes-and-stories-from-italys-beach-clubs-9781958417744","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}