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Never Trust A Skinny Italian Chef

By Massimo Bottura
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Never Trust A Skinny Italian Chef by Massimo Bottura is a captivating exploration of the culinary journey and innovative creations of the renowned Italian chef. Featuring his unique approach to traditional Italian cuisine, the book offers insights into Bottura's philosophy and the creative processes behind his celebrated dishes. It's a delightful fusion of stories, recipes, and artistry that showcases his unprecedented influence on modern gastronomy.
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You might enjoy this book if you relish innovative Italian cuisine, given that it showcases the creative genius of celebrated chef Massimo Bottura. It's ideal for culinary enthusiasts who appreciate stories behind groundbreaking dishes and wish to explore a fresh take on traditional recipes with a blend of art and cooking.

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Never Trust A Skinny Italian Chef

Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef is a tribute to three-michelin star restaurant, Osteria Francescana and the twenty-five year career of its chef, Massimo Bottura, 'the Jimi Hendrix of Italian chefs', voted The World's Best Restaurant 2016.

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Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef is a tribute to the three-Michelin star restaurant, Osteria Francescana, and the twenty-five year career of its chef, Massimo Bottura, often described as 'the Jimi Hendrix of Italian chefs'. The restaurant was voted #1 in the S. Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2016.

Osteria Francescana is Italy's most celebrated restaurant. At Osteria Francescana, chef Massimo Bottura (as featured on Netflix's Chef's Table) takes inspiration from contemporary art to create highly innovative dishes that play with Italian culinary traditions.

Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef is a tribute to Bottura's twenty-five year career and the evolution of Osteria Francescana. Divided into four chapters, each one dealing with a different period, the book features 50 recipes and accompanying texts explaining Bottura's inspiration, ingredients, and techniques.

Illustrated with photography by Stefano Graziani and Carlo Benvenuto, Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef is the first book from Bottura, the leading figure in modern Italian gastronomy.

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Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef by Massimo Bottura garners praise for its innovative approach to Italian cuisine, blending tradition with modern twists. Reviewers admire Bottura's creative genius, noting his ability to transform familiar dishes into something timeless and culturally significant, coupled with engaging recipes and storytelling. The book is celebrated not just for its culinary insights but also for its thoughtful photography and unique perspective on the art of cooking.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780714867144

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 1956g

Pages: 296

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About the Author

Massimo Bottura is the chef patron of Osteria Francescana, a three-Michelin-star restaurant that he opened in 1995 in Modena, Italy, which was ranked #1 in the World's 50 Best in 2016. Massimo was interested in cooking from a young age. In 1986, he opened his first restaurant and subsequently developed his love of food while working for Alain Ducasse and Ferran Adria. Massimo has created Refettorios, soup kitchens that use excess food from supermarkets and local suppliers to provide healthy, seasonal meals for people in need. He is the author of Never Trust a Skinny Italian Chef, which was also published by Phaidon.

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