The Talisman of Happiness

Ada Boni

£45.00


'The Talisman of Happiness' is the definitive Italian cookery bible. First published in Italy in 1929 by pioneering journalist and food writer Ada Boni, it has never been out of print since and has sold more than one million copies over the last century. With over 1600 recipes, it is the essential catalogue of all the flavours, techniques and traditions that define Italian cuisine. The book is an established wedding gift in Italy, a talisman of luck for newlyweds and an heirloom that is passed down from generation to generation as the indispensable source for classic dishes. This landmark English edition of the complete work has been carefully translated to preserve the joy and warmth of the Boni's original for a new generation of home cooks, with specially commissioned illustrations from Italian illustrator Federico Bonfiglio.


Author(s): Boni, Ada
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 13/10/2026
Pagination: 912 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Mitchell Beazley
Published By: Octopus
Book Classification: Cookery / food & drink etc|General cookery & recipes
Dimensions: 258 x 184 x 54
Weight: 1880
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781846018312

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