SOFFRITTO
- Tradition & Innovation in Tuscan Cooking |
| Soffritto Tuscany has enchanted the word for centuries. At last in Soffritto, lovers of the region are treated to a view from the kitchen doorway of one of Florence's most talented chefs, Benedetta Vitali. Whether Benedetta is cooking at home or in her native cuisine with respect and passion. Named in tribute to the aromatic preparation of onion, carrot, and celery that is the foundation of a wide variety of Italian foods, Soffritto is much more than a recipe book. Infused with Benedetta's spirit and wisdom. Soffritto offers an intimate look at both Old Word and contemporary Tuscany through the eyes of a chef who has lived and cooked in Florence all of her life. Beginning with basic recipes sich as Pomarola (Fresh Tomato Sauce) and Fagioli (White Beans with Prosciutto, Tomato, and Sage), Benedetta teaches the classics of the region, such as the famous bread-soup, Ribollita, the original Crostini, and the essential Ragů. You'll share in the secrets passed down through generations of family cooks as you learn to prepare food in the true Tuscan way. Then take this beloved cuisine a step further when Benedetta discloses her innovative twists on traditional dishes, sharing some of Zibibbo's famed recipes, including Sformato di spinaci (Spinach Soufflč), Cavolfiore gratinato (Cauliflower Gratin), and Torta di fichi (Fresh Fig Torte). Between recipes, accompany Benedetta through the streets of Florence, from the local butcher shop to the Sant'Ambrogio market, where she banters with local vendors while choosing the finest, freshest ingredients. Through stunning color photography and over 125 recipes, you'll indulge all of your senses in Tuscany's seductive charm. Benedetta preaches reconnecting with food and cooking as a way to simplify and fully enjoy life. Her passion is contagious - let her be your guide through Tuscany's culinary past and present. |
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Vitali Benedetta Vitali is a chef who has lived and worked all her life in Florence, Italy. In 1979, fresh out of university, she and Fabio Picchi founded the restaurant Cibrčo, with the purpose of offering their fellow Florentines a connection to a traditional Tuscan cooking style that was neglected in the postwar trend of prepackaged and convenience foods. In 1999, Ms. Vitali opened a new restaurant of her own, the Trattoria Zibibbo, emphasizing fresh produce from nearby small farms and gardens. She has published two books for children in Italy. She has four children. |
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Cary Wolinsky - Photographer Cary Wolinsky began working as a news photographer for the Boston Globe in 1968 while completing a degree in journalism at Boston University. By 1972, he was providing photo stories to many national magazines. Since the mid 1980s, he has specialized in providing National Geographic with historical and cultural articles that require in-depth research and global coverage. Cary and his wife Barbara, a graphic designer, live near Boston. |
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This website has been realized by Nicola Di Modugno |
