Cristina's of Sun Valley - Hardcover

Behnke, Renee

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1423600487 ISBN 13: 9781423600480

Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc, 2006

Synopsis

Nestled in a charming European-style bistro, on a small street in the world-famous ski resort of Sun Valley, Cristina's Restaurant has been serving up seasonal and delicious fare for over eleven years. Cristina and her staff have been cooking and baking for customers that include locals, celebrities, politicians, CEOs and cosmopolitan travelers.

About this title

Synopsis:

Nestled in a charming European-style bistro, on a small street in the world-famous ski resort of Sun Valley, Cristina's has been serving up seasonal and delicious fare for over 11 years. Cristina draws upon her memories and experiences of growing up in rural Tuscany, where her family recipes have been passed down through generations. This book contains more than 75 favourite recipes, which brings a sense of Italian traditional cookery along with a fresh new approach.

From the Inside Flap:

Located in a charming, salmon-colored house on a small street in the world-famous ski resort of Sun Valley, Cristina's Restaurant has become a special place where people gather to enjoy the company of friends and to tast the fresh, uncomplicated flavors of Cristina's childhood. For more than eleven years, Cristina and her staff have been cooking and baking for enthusiastic customers that include locals as well as the celebrities, politicians, CEOs, and cosmopolitan travelers who have made Sun Valley their personal retreat.
In Cristina's of Sun Valley she draws upon her memories and experiences of growing up in rural Tuscany where the food was simple, delicious, and dictated by the seasons. Devoted customers will finally be able to prepare such favorites as Hungarian Mushroom Soup, San Francisco Airport Salad, and Artichokes with Tomato & Shallot Topping, or enjoy Bread & Tomatoes, Limoncello, and Bacelli & Pecorino--traditional treats from Cristina's family.
Illustrated with over 145 gorgeous photographs, Cristina's of Sun Valley also offers snapshots of the Sun Valley parties, picnics, and dinners that have built Cristina's reputation for extraordinary style and presentation.
With its emphasis on food that is rich in tradition and always fresh in its approach, Cristina's of Sun Valley will inspire readers to re-create and enjoy the unpretentiously elegant meals that have become the hallmark of this European-style bistro nestled in the mountains of central Idaho.
Cristina Ceccatelli Cook grew up in Italy on her family's estate in Tuscany. She is the founder and owner of Cristina's Restaurant, which she opened in 1993, five years after moving to the United States. She lives in Sun Valley, Idaho, with her husband, Steve, a local architect, and their son, Christopher.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gibbs M. Smith Inc
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1423600487
• ISBN 13: 9781423600480
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160