The History of Pasta and How to Cook It (French Edition) by Heather Thomas

Discover a unique book that combines gastronomy, , history and The joy of cooking with family.
With The History of Pasta and How to Cook It, Heather Thomas, accompanied by the original and colorful illustrations of Steven Guarnaccia, offers children and parents a playful and gourmet journey through 35 varieties of pasta.

Each chapter highlights a different dough – from the Farfalle to penne, passing through the spaghetti or the Linguine – and reveals the origin of its name, its sometimes surprising history, as well as its unique shape. These anecdotes will fuel the imagination of children and allow them to discover the Italian culinary world in an accessible and fun way.

For each of the pastas presented, the book offers a easy recipe to prepare, specially designed to be done with children. Simple, delicious, and authentic dishes that invite you to share good times in the kitchen and to instill a love for gastronomy from a young age.

Illustrated with humor and creativity by Steven Guarnaccia, this book transforms the act of cooking into a fun and educational activity. Children not only learn to recognize pasta and their stories but also develop their autonomy and culinary creativity.

This book thus makes an excellent gift for all the young gourmets, families passionate about cooking or simply food enthusiasts Italian pasta who wish to rediscover a universal food in an original way.

A true bridge between the Italian culture, the family cooking and the pleasure of sharing.

Article features

• Type of work : Illustrated cookbook

• Title The History of Pasta and How to Cook It

• Author : Heather Thomas

• Illustrator : Steven Guarnaccia

• Editor : Phaidon

• Publication date October 6, 2023

• Format : Paperback

• Number of pages : 160

• Dimensions 27.7 x 23 x 1.8 cm

• Weight : 872 g

• Language : French

• EAN13 : 9781838667276

• ISBN : 978-1-83866-727-6