{"product_id":"sicily-from-the-silver-spoon-9781837292462","title":"Sicily: From The Silver Spoon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than 50 authentic, elegant recipes for classic Sicilian dishes, presented by the ultimate authority in Italian home cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMore than 50 authentic, elegant recipes for classic Sicilian dishes, presented by the ultimate authority in Italian home cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperience Sicily’s vibrant, varied cuisine with this evocative cookbook from the Silver Spoon Kitchen. Organized by province, \u003ci\u003eSicily \u003c\/i\u003efeatures beloved recipes ranging from \u003cem\u003eSfincione\u003c\/em\u003e, the famed Sicilian-style pizza that originated in Palermo, and \u003cem\u003eScaloppine di Vitello al Marsala\u003c\/em\u003e (Veal marsala) to sweet treats, such as \u003cem\u003eGelato al \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ePistacchio \u003c\/em\u003e from Catania. Each recipe includes clear, step-by-step directions, allowing home cooks of all skill levels to bring a taste of Italy to their own tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for both food lovers and armchair travelers, \u003ci\u003eSicily \u003c\/i\u003eis filled with rich color photography and insightful texts. Vivid images of finished dishes, famed ingredients, and striking landcapes are complemented by short essays exploring the region’s culinary culture. Dive into Sicily’s unique wine offerings and discover how diverse microclimates create perfect growing conditions for a range of produce, from the desert’s prickly pear cactus to the mountains’ mushrooms, nuts, and cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing timeless recipes, transporting writing, and a beautifully designed hardcover case, \u003ci\u003eSicily \u003c\/i\u003eoffers an unforgettable tour of Italy’s famed island region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781837292462\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 29 Sep 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Phaidon Press Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: London, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 27(H)x18(L)x2.8(W)1310\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 1310\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 First published in 1950, \u003ci\u003eIl Cucchiaio d'Argento\u003c\/i\u003e, published in English by Phaidon as \u003ci\u003eThe Silver Spoon\u003c\/i\u003e, is the ultimate compilation of traditional home-cooking Italian dishes. A global bestseller, this book, together with its many offshoots, has taught home cooks around the world how to cook like an Italian and enrich their lives with fresh ingredients and delicious recipes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the first edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Sicily’s traditional dishes will transport you to a world of simple preparations, colourful ingredients and rich, complex flavours.' – \u003cem\u003eThe Financial Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'... take a leaf out of Phaidon's new \u003cem\u003eSicily\u003c\/em\u003e cookbook ... Highlights the best of the island's regions – the recipes are simple, so you'll be wowing your friends [...] in no time.' – \u003cem\u003eThomas Cook Travel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'To capture the entire sense of a place between the covers of one cookbook is no small task. Yet, here is a photo of bobbing fishing boats that feels so close that I can practically smell the salt water. And a woman making fresh couscous that I want to scoop with my hands, and a basket of silvery fresh-caught anchovies for dinner, and spirals of yellow pasta, and ... and ... and ... \u003cem\u003eSicily\u003c\/em\u003e is one of those cookbooks that transports and inspires.' – TheKitchn.com\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Sicilian cuisine seems simple, with a splash of Marsala on the veal, a caponata on toast, couscous with seafood and a decorative cassata. But, as the new handsome \u003cem\u003eSicily\u003c\/em\u003e explains, the island offers distinctive regional cuisines based on local products ... And once you sizzle the veal Marsala from Trapani, you'll commit the straight forward recipe to memory and serve it often.' – \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'This beautiful, extravagantly produced book may be the center piece of your coffee table, through you will likely borrow it when you feel like Italian for dinner.' – \u003cem\u003ePortland Book Review, 5-star review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'This beautiful cookbook and travelogue features over 50 traditional recipes along with stunning photos that transport readers to the island ... Both adventurous and traditional cooks will be thrilled and inspired by this unique and varied collection of Italian dishes.' – \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Think of [\u003cem\u003eSicily\u003c\/em\u003e] as more of a travelogue, albeit one peppered with 50 recipes... This is the sort of cookbook where the full-page photograph alone of those \u003cem\u003esarde a beccafico\u003c\/em\u003e could turn a sardine hater into a lover.' – \u003cem\u003eLA Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Sicily compiled by the esteemed editors of the Italian classic \u003cem\u003eThe Silver Spoon\u003c\/em\u003e, with 50 regional recipes and more than 150 full-color photos of the countryside and kitchen, offers a new tribute to this storied, sun-drenched land and it's vibrant, varied table ... This is a great book for travelers, cooks and dreamers, armchair and otherwise.' – BookPage\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'It seems home cooks can never get enough Italian.' – \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Silver Spoon Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50574451998937,"sku":"9781837292462","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781837292462.jpg?v=1790775007","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/sicily-from-the-silver-spoon-9781837292462","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}