Nino Pernetti's Caffe Abbracci Cookbook (Hardcover)

Nino Pernetti

ISBN 10: 081303230X / ISBN 13: 9780813032306

Published by University Press of Florida, Florida, 2008

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Hardcover. For nearly twenty years Coral Gables's Caffe Abbracci has boasted a chic clientele and excellent cuisine. This illustrated cookbook features recipes for over 100 of its best and most popular dishes, from appetizers to desserts, along with tales of the gracious host and owner's life.There are simple recipes like Crostini with Pear and Prosciutto, the sea and land flavors of Oysters with Gorgonzola Sauce, soups, salads, and of course excellent pasta dishes, desserts - including a superb tiramisu - and much more to round out any home cook's repertoire.A native of the northern lakes district of Italy, Nino Pernetti is a brilliant restaurateur and a talented businessman. Two things stood central even to his earliest memories: good food and good people. His love of both kept him traveling to and working in France, Afghanistan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Mexico, to fall in love at long last with Miami - a city he could call home. Features recipes for over 100 of Coral Gables's Caffe Abbracci's dishes, from appetizers to desserts, along with tales of the gracious host and owner's life. This book includes recipes like Crostini with Pear and Prosciutto, the sea and land flavors of Oysters with Gorgonzola Sauce, soups, salads. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Nino Pernetti's Caffe Abbracci Cookbook (Hardcover)
• Publisher: University Press of Florida, Florida
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 081303230X
• ISBN 13: 9780813032306
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

For nearly twenty years Coral Gables's Caffe Abbracci has boasted a chic clientele and excellent cuisine. This illustrated cookbook features recipes for over 100 of its best and most popular dishes, from appetizers to desserts, along with tales of the gracious host and owner's life.There are simple recipes like Crostini with Pear and Prosciutto, the sea and land flavors of Oysters with Gorgonzola Sauce, soups, salads, and of course excellent pasta dishes, desserts - including a superb tiramisu - and much more to round out any home cook's repertoire.A native of the northern lakes district of Italy, Nino Pernetti is a brilliant restaurateur and a talented businessman. Two things stood central even to his earliest memories: good food and good people. His love of both kept him traveling to and working in France, Afghanistan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Mexico, to fall in love at long last with Miami - a city he could call home.

About the Author

Ferdie Pacheco, M.D., Muhammad Ali's doctor and corner man for seventeen years, is renowned for his multifaceted career that has included sports commentary, writing, and painting. His wife, Luisita Sevilla Pacheco, is a noted flamenco artist, photographer, dance teacher, and writer.