{"product_id":"the-talisman-of-happiness-the-most-iconic-italian-cookbook-ever-written-ada-boni","title":"The Talisman of Happiness: The Most Iconic Italian Cookbook Ever Written - Ada Boni","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardback.  Near new condition.  2025\u003c\/strong\u003e (North American edition)\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe most iconic and beloved Italian cookbook ever published - a treasury of over 1,600 definitive regional recipes that inspired the worldwide bestseller\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Silver Spoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e--translated for the first time in full for the American kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1929, two years before \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Joy of Cooking\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewas published in America, and two decades before \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Silver Spoon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Italy, Ada Boni wrote \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Talisman of Happiness - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe 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.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eTalisman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eTalisman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoni wrote \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eTalisman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eTalisman\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Twice Cooked","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44135046381686,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0053\/1804\/9890\/files\/talismanofhappiness.jpg?v=1788747664","url":"https:\/\/www.twicecooked.co.nz\/products\/the-talisman-of-happiness-the-most-iconic-italian-cookbook-ever-written-ada-boni","provider":"Twice Cooked","version":"1.0","type":"link"}