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| The Silver Spoon | 
 enlarge | Author: Phaidon Press
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Category: Book
List Price: $45.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  157 reviews
Sales Rank: 785
Media: Hardcover
Edition: US
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 1264
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.9
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 7.4 x 2.4
ISBN: 0714845310
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5945
EAN: 9780714845319
ASIN: 0714845310
Publication Date: October 1, 2005
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 Excellent resource on Italian cooking February 3, 2008
This book is a gem. If you can't read Italian to use the original that this was based on, then this is as close as you can get to the real thing. I've tried many of the recipes and have not had any problem. There are good pictures and excellent explanations provided.
One thing that puts me off this is that it's too large a tome. The Italian version is broken up into smaller volumes. I would have rather seen the book broken down into sections with more photos of some of the recipes and perhaps photos of some recipes as they were being done. Sometimes just plain textual explanations of recipes doesn't cut it.
I also think that the English version doesn't play off the regional differences, especially when it comes to making pizza since every region, city/town in Italy has their own way of making pizza. I found this to be the same of many of the recipes, and I found that the editors were a bit authoritarian in which recipe they chose.
I give it four stars because it's such a great resource and cannot imagine that translating the original and reworking it for American and British markets was an easy task. Well done!
 A Staple for any serious cook January 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having grown up in and around some great kitchens I was amazed at finding this cookbook. I was fortunate enough to have been able to buy a first edition when this came out and have given this book to a few close friends and relatives over the past couple years. All of whom have been amazed with this collection of recipes.
I cannot think of a higher compliment and/or recommendation.
An excellent book - a must have for anyone who enjoys cooking! January 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book for boyfriend because he really enjoys cooking. The book is huge and packed with interesting recipes primarily centered around Italian cooking. Silver spoon also has really great diagrams showing different cuts of meat and various fact and tips regarding herbs and vegetables. I highly recommend this book
Great addition to any kitchen! January 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book for my Italian father as a Christmas gift--and have heard nothing but good things from my parents' kitchen since! This weekend I was able to have my first menu prepared from the cookbook and it was fantastic!!
My family recently traveled to Italy and said this is THE cookbook for authentic recipes. While there are some recipes that seem really out there...the book is so extensive and elaborate, I know my family is hard pressed to decide which recipes to try first. The cookbook is the size of an unabridged dictionary...everything from Peas & Pancetta, to an authentic and tasty Bolognese, how can you go wrong?
I would recommend this book again and again...and am very excited to add this to my own collection soon!
Ther silver spoon January 14, 2008
I knew the book I have it, I bought it as a present.
For somebody that likes to cook, and likes Italian food, it is very comprehensive.
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