Nino Pernetti's Caffe Abbracci Cookbook

by Pernetti, Nino

• ISBN13: 9780813032306
• ISBN10: 081303230X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-05-11
• Publisher: Univ Pr of Florida

Summary

For nearly twenty years Coral Gables's Caffeacute; 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 Lake Garda in Northern 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.

Author Biography

Nino Pernetti is a brilliant restaurateur and a talented businessman. Two things stood central even to his earliest memories: good food and good people

Table of Contents

List of Recipes	p. viii
Acknowledgments	p. xii
Nino's Journey	p. xiv
Introduction	p. 1
Growing up in Postwar Italy, 1945-1955: Nino's Beginnings	p. 5
The Sixties in Salo: Culinary Education	p. 41
The Sixties in Germany, England, and the Bahamas: Learning the Restaurant Business	p. 63
Afghanistan, Africa, and Asia, 1969-1970: A Different Kind of Cooking	p. 101
Seoul, South Korea, 1970-1971: Diverse Traditions	p. 121
Acapulco, Mexico, 1971-1973: Education in Hotel Entertainment	p. 135
Malaysia, Belgium, Turkey, 1973-1976: Experiences with Customs and Foods of These Countries	p. 163
Caracas to Paris, 1976-1982: Appreciation of Venezuelan and French Cuisine	p. 199
Miami: Nino Establishes His Own Restaurant	p. 231
Index	p. 261
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