{"title":"Cathy Whims","description":"\u003cp\u003eCathy Whims invites readers into the heart of Italian cuisine with a focus on authentic flavours and timeless recipes. Her books offer a rich collection of dishes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and the joys of home cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an emphasis on accessible techniques and genuine culinary traditions, Whims’ work is perfect for those seeking to explore the soul of Italian cooking in their own kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-italian-summer-kitchen-by-cathy-whims-9781682689189","title":"The Italian Summer Kitchen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a culinary tour of Italy, or a master class in creating the nation's many regional gems in your home kitchen, you couldn't ask for a better tour guide than Cathy Whims. In her debut cookbook, \u003cem\u003eThe Italian Summer Kitchen\u003c\/em\u003e, Cathy brings together dishes from Italy's many and varied regions, united by her masterful interpretation of \u003cem\u003ecucina povera\u003c\/em\u003e—literally \"food of the poor,\" which means fresh produce, local meats, handmade pasta and pizza, and simple cooking methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese recipes for drinks, appetisers, pasta, pizza, risottos, meat and fish, and desserts are united not by region but by feeling: everything is authentically Italian yet easy for the home cook to create no matter where they live. Step-by-step instructions demystify essential skills like how to make fresh pasta, cook a perfect risotto, and craft heavenly, light-as-a-cloud gnocchi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find tips and techniques from professional chefs and everyday home cooks, seasoned with Cathy's always-engaging wit and reflections on history and on food, life, travel, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432943010028,"sku":"9781682689189","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781682689189.jpg?v=1774766038"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/cathy-whims.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}