{"product_id":"talisman-of-happiness","title":"Talisman of Happiness","description":"\u003cp\u003e'A true treasure of Italian cuisine - I find myself drawn back to the book time and time again'. Giorgio Locatelli   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe Talisman \u003c\/i\u003ereally brought me into Italian food. I thought it was so exciting. I love the way she spoke in a very simple and clear form. The recipes were an eye opener...'\u003cbr\u003e- Ruth Rogers CBE, chef and owner of River Cafe, \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe Talisman of Happiness \u003c\/i\u003eis a book I regularly reach for as a source of inspiration and reference.\u003cbr\u003eAnd now it's been lovingly translated, my copy is already a thicket of sticky notes. It should be given permanent place on the cookery bookshelf of everyone who loves Italian food, as it's not just another cookbook, but an essential companion to understanding Italian cooking.'\u003cbr\u003e- Vicky Bennison (Pasta Grannies)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Considered by many to be the ultimate work on the Italian kitchen.' \u003cbr\u003e- Craig Claiborne, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An indispensable guide for Italian home cooks.'\u003cbr\u003e- Kim Severson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Talisman of Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive Italian cookery bible. First published in Italy in 1929 by pioneering journalist and food writer Ada Boni, it has never been out of print since and has sold more than one million copies over the last century. With over 1,600 recipes, \u003ci\u003eThe Talisman \u003c\/i\u003eis the essential catalogue of all the flavours, techniques and traditions that define Italian cuisine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is an established wedding gift in Italy, a talisman of luck for newlyweds and an heirloom that is passed down from generation to generation as the indispensable source for classic dishes. 'There can be no true happiness,' Boni wrote, 'if such an essential part of our daily lives as eating is neglected.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis landmark English edition of the complete work has been carefully translated to preserve the joy and warmth of the Boni's original for a new generation of home cooks, with specially commissioned illustrations from Italian illustrator Federico Bonfiglio. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Talisman of Happiness \u003c\/i\u003eis a gift of good luck, a timeless collection of recipes to feed the body and nourish the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Octopus Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57259442209112,"sku":"9781846018312","price":55.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781846018312.jpg?v=1778824818","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/talisman-of-happiness","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}