La Dolce Vita - by Silvia Colloca (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Italian-born Silvia Colloca is a firm believer that anyone can enjoy la dolce vita, the sweet life, no matter where you live. It's all in the attitude. Life is for celebrating, and for an Italian, this means offering generous amounts of food that can be enjoyed by one and all. In her third cookbook, Silvia embraces the Mediterranean food she grew up with, taking us far beyond the heavy pasta dishes and rich cakes that Italian cuisine is often (mistakenly) associated with. Italian home cooks are more likely to cook simply, allowing fresh fruit and vegetables, legumes, and fish to shine, with sparing use of dairy, meat, animal fats, and sugars. The recipes are authentic and nutritious, catering to those with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-, grain-, egg-, and dairy-free dietary preferences. The perfect way to love and nurture your favorite people, and celebrate the sweet life together. Includes metric measures.

Review Quotes

"a great coookbook full of healthy, nutritious Italian recipes"--Sandra's Kitchen Nook

"A great cookbook full of healthy, nutritious Italian recipes." --Sandra's Kitchen Nook

About the Author

Silvia Colloca is a woman of many talents: professional actress and opera singer, published author, blogger, and a sensational cook. After spending her childhood in the kitchens of her mother and grandmothers, Silvia absorbed much of their Italian culinary heritage. Since moving to Australia several years ago, Silvia has kneaded, beaten, rolled, chopped, and pounded her way to an authentic Italian identity in her Sydney kitchen. She is the author of Silvia's Cucina and Made in Italy with Silvia Colloca, published in conjunction with her debut television series of the same name.