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This is a wonderful cookbook! If you are familiar with Sarah Fragoso's work then you already know that she presents things in a clear and simple, yet engaging way. This cookbook continues that. Additionally, there is an element of elegance woven throughout. There are beautiful photos throughout, especially of the recipes. But this in no way makes the recipes intimidating, due to her sincere desire to create healthy and delicious meals for her loved ones, as well as the world at large.
The first section of the book is a travelogue of her and her family's journey through Italy. In it she highlights the different chefs that she had the opportunity to work with and learn from. Aside from information about the regions and the chefs themselves, there are observations about attitudes towards food, where that food comes from, pace of life and finding the balance in the fast paced world of today. I found it fascinating, especially in regards to the near insanity of the pace of life here in the U.S. Throwing life into a transmission burning gear isn't necessarily isolated to the States though. So it was very interesting and enlightening to get a glimpse at the struggle for balance against a different backdrop. The travelogue alone is a real treasure.
I will admit that I usually associate Italian cuisine with a lot of pasta and dishes that feature bread recipes. Fragoso shows another side of Italian cuisine. A very delicious side. The section of Antipasti is filled with diverse recipes that I never knew were antipasti, as well as many other dishes throughout the book that have expanded my knowledge of Italian cuisine. As well as some just straight up delicious recipes. There are the classics like, Lasagna and Baked Ziti (Paleo versions of course), but other dishes that I knew very little about. Dishes like Chicken with Fig Sauce, Ossobuco (slow-cooked veal or beef shanks), as well as meats combined with pomegranate reductions. She has some wonderful seafood recipes as well. And one my favorites, using cauliflower as a substitute for grains, like in her "Risotto" alla Milanese recipe.
Sarah is very good about pre-warning the reader if a particular recipe requires some added time. I find this so helpful in a recipe book. Sometimes you need something delicious and quick, sometimes you want to go on a cooking adventure. She gives opportunities for both. As a mother of four kids and the go to person in our house for almost all the food prep this is very important and useful to me. Trying to feed my family in a way that is healthy and exciting (surgary, gluten-loaded Franken-foods can look pretty enticing to a kid) can be a challenge. Having a cookbook authored by someone who understands this dilemma is a Godsend.
The book is full of great tips for cooking, in general, not just Italian. From trying out some of the recipes I have already learned some great new techniques.
The quality time she spent with the different chefs really comes through in the recipes.
Sarah Fragoso also offers up tips, advice and info about planning a family trip to Italy and recommendations for places to stay and dine in different areas of the country.
I highly recommend adding this book to any cookbook library (not just a Paleo one!). An amazing gift, especially since you might not want to loan your own copy out!
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We live in a huge world jam-packed with several choices of where to go first, but Sarah Fragoso thought it would be appropriate to start with a cuisine that everyone loves dearly. As Paleo and gluten-free folks, some of us may feel that Italian food needs to be written off as an indulgence of the past, especially considering the beloved pizzas and pastas. Everyday Paleo Around the World: Italian Cuisine will offer you a true taste of Italy but from a Paleo perspective, and you will feel not the least bit deprived after discovering the delicious food that awaits you in the recipe section.
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I’ve got three of her books. There are recipes I have not tried (and won’t). Mainly, this was a good addition as we like Italian. This book- I’ve had a week, and made three recipes. All great. Just like every cookbook- you pick your favorites. Pictured is a pancetta chicken, (recipe in this book) with sweet potatoes ( this book) and asparagus. It’s easy to switch out what you can get. (White sweet potatoes were made into regular due to availability. Still great. Cut up pancetta worked for the strips.) most recipes can be made cost effective. All of her books have been that way for me. Great author. Really recommend her books.
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I’ve got three of her books. There are recipes I have not tried (and won’t). Mainly, this was a good addition as we like Italian. This book- I’ve had a week, and made three recipes. All great. Just like every cookbook- you pick your favorites. Pictured is a pancetta chicken, (recipe in this book) with sweet potatoes ( this book) and asparagus. It’s easy to switch out what you can get. (White sweet potatoes were made into regular due to availability. Still great. Cut up pancetta worked for the strips.) most recipes can be made cost effective. All of her books have been that way for me. Great author. Really recommend her books.
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Martha Wesolowski
I expected a lot and book is delivering even more!
Reviewed in Germany on May 17, 2020
John Robert Ridgway
Paleo book full of good recipes and a delight to read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2013
