{"product_id":"talisman-of-happiness-book-ada-boni-9780316577991","title":"The Talisman of Happiness","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA NATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"An indispensable guide for Italian home cooks.\" --Kim Severson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The most iconic and beloved Italian cookbook ever published--a treasury of over 1,600 definitive regional recipes that inspired the worldwide bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Silver Spoon\u003c\/i\u003e--translated for the first time in full for the American kitchen.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In 1929, two years before \u003ci\u003eThe Joy of Cooking \u003c\/i\u003ewas published in America, and two decades before \u003ci\u003eThe Silver Spoon\u003c\/i\u003e in Italy, Ada Boni wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Talisman of Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e--the 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.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTalisman\u003c\/i\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 \u003ci\u003eTalisman\u003c\/i\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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Boni wrote \u003ci\u003eTalisman\u003c\/i\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, \u003ci\u003eTalisman \u003c\/i\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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52599536582929,"sku":"NIN9780316577991","price":56.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":53245564158225,"sku":"CIN0316577995VG","price":19.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":53335777640721,"sku":"CIN0316577995G","price":17.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53398896443665,"sku":"GOR014904635","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":53471968919825,"sku":"CIN0316577995A","price":30.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780316577991.jpg?v=1761080107","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/talisman-of-happiness-book-ada-boni-9780316577991","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}