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The
2007 New York Book Festival The
National "Best Books" 2007
Awards Celebrate Italian Style |
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The wonderful, authentic flavors of real Italian cooking have been a part of author Jacqueline Miconi's life since childhood. Pretty much raised in her grandmother's kitchen, it was here that she learned the secrets of creating real homestyle Italian dishes, and where her passion for food and her culture were nurtured. So whether you are looking for recipes for the perfect celebrations or just some mouth-watering inspirations, her cookbooks will guide you on both a culinary and cultural adventure. |
UPCOMING EVENTS Please come meet Jackie at these following book signings: December
5th 5:00pm - 8:00pm December
18th 7:00pm |
"Celebrate...Italian Style"
BOOK
DESCRIPTION:
Celebrate...Italian Style, is a collection of recipes and stories about Italian
life. In her own inimitable style, Miconi shares heartwarming tales and stories
of her rich heritage. She invites readers into her home, her life, to meet
many of the colorful characters and family members she was raised with. Readers
will reminisce about celebrations and holiday gatherings, while finding themselves
longing for those days of deep tradition and family ties. With amusing selections,
such as "An Italian Wedding", "Neighborhood Watchdogs", "Gramma's
Other Half" and "What's in a Name?", this cookbook brings us
back to simpler times of tradition and heritage, and how family and friends
unite through food.
This cookbook includes over 100 traditional recipes using readily available
ingredients for dishes that are not only easy to create, but even more enjoyable
to indulge in. It is divided into 10 different chapters, covering the many
celebrations that make up our lives. Through chapters like Sunday Dinner, La
Pasqua (Easter Sunday), A Feast with your Paisani and An Italian Christmas,
this cookbook reads like a continuous feast of memories and wonderful Italian
dishes, all while showing readers how to prepare authentic Italian meals, even
for the most ameteur of cooks.
Included in the book are favorites which include: Antipasti Squares, Sunday
Gravy, Lasagna, Chicken Saltimboca, Italian Meatloaf, Zuppa di Pesce, Sole
Florentine, Braised Artichokes, Zucchini Parmesan, Cannolis, Ricotta Pie and
many more. There are also over 100 photographs scattered throughout the pages,
featuring both the delicious foods and the loving family and friends that have
made Miconi's celebrations complete.
$20.00 for autographed copy (softcover) includes shipping and handing. |
$26.00 for autographed copy (hardcover) includes shipping and handing. |
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"Le
Ricette di un Villaggio Italiano, con guida di vino"...
"Recipes
from the Italian Village, with wine guide"
BOOK DESCRIPTION:
"Le Ricette d'un Villaggio Italiano, con guida di vino"...Recipes from
the Italian Village, with wine guide, is a cookbook like few others.Taking this
genre to a new level, it is filled with not only recipes, but remeberances of
growing up with that Italian influence. Stories of "The Italian Grandmother", "An
Italian Christmas" and "Growing up Italian" allow the reader
to get a sense of Italian culture and heritage.
This cookbook includes 100+ recipes, divided among 8 different chapters. From
antipasti (starters) to dolci (desserts), and everything in between. With favorites
such as Fried Mozzarella, Italian Wedding Soup, Linguine with White Clam Sauce,
Penne alla Vodka, Veal Marsala, Eggplant Rollatini and Italian Cream Pie, there
is surely something to please any palate.
Also interspersed throughout the chapters are recommendations on cooking with
wine, which wines best accompany certain meals, and for those wine lovers...how
to start your own wine cellar. You will also find anecdotes of Italian family
life; why Italians are so loud, why they move their hands while talking, the
superstition of mal'locchio and many more. Also littered through the pages
are some important basics, such as Italian coffees, Italian herbs, and Italian
cheeses,
just to name a few.
$16.00 for autographed copy includes shipping and handling. |
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jacqueline Miconi was raised in a typical Italian family, in East Haven,
Connecticut. She has been interested in cooking since the time she was able
to steal just-fried
meatballs from her grandmother's kitchen counter. Inspired by the vivid memories
of her grandmother's kitchen, cooking has always been one of her passions.
This passion for creating delicious meals was nourished in the authentic
and traditional
foods on which she was raised.
And it was at an early age she also realized her love for the Creative Arts.
She contributed various articles to school newspapers. And in college excelled
in her Creative Writing course. And it was when she began teaching English
to 11th and 12th grade students, that her interest in writing truly began
to flourish.
So once her son was born and she was a stay at home mom for some time, it
was the perfect opportunity for her to focus on writing.
Her interest and knowledge of Italian culture, traditions and cooking offered
her many opportunities. She has held discussions and signings for Barnes & Noble
Booksellers, Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodges, local libraries, and a
number of Italian festivals. She also had an appearance on a regional television
program.
Aside from loving to cook and write, she has been an educator for close to
10 years. She enjoys entertaining and hosting any type of gathering. She
also enjoys
drawing, painting, traveling and most of all, spending time with her family
and friends.
She currently resides in North Branford, Connecticut with her husband Pat
and her 2 children Patrick, age 6 and Jada, age 4.
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