Italopunk
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Italopunk
"An incredible gem! A pearl!" —Yvette van Boven, author of Home Made
"Gathers recipes and interviews from Italy’s neo-trattorias for modern twists on classic dishes." —Publishers Weekly
"Successfully makes the case that if people love their cuisine, they ought to let it grow." —Shelf Awareness
"Any reader can browse this for an inviting new take on recognizable classics—but those who want to go deeper will get a look at where Italian cooking is headed." —Booklist, STARRED
Italopunk is not just a cookbook but a culinary manifesto that challenges the conventional boundaries of Italian cuisine through 145 recipes from Italy’s Neo-Trattorias.
From Sicily to Milan, a new generation of chefs from Italy's Neo-Trattorias is disrupting Italian cuisine with bold and modern twists. Italopunk celebrates these unexpected flavours and irreverent takes on beloved classics—Panzanella brightened with mango, tiramisu with a hint of sesame, cacio e pepe sprinkled with mint... Through recipes, interviews, and restaurant recommendations, this lively romp through Italy is sure to inspire and revolutionise the way you experience Italian food.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781962098175
Publisher: TRA Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 29 July 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: TRA Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 41.0mm
Width: 195.0mm
Height: 270.0mm
Weight: 1996g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Vanja van der Leeden, a Dutch-Indonesian chef and culinary writer, combines her rich cultural background with her experiences living in Italy. Formerly a restaurant chef, Vanja now focuses on creating nutritious comfort food, writing cookbooks, and producing cooking videos from her home kitchen. Her work reflects her love for strong flavors, culinary experimentation, and the balance between healthy eating and indulgence
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