{"product_id":"sicilia-a-love-letter-to-the-food-of-sicily-hardcover","title":"Sicilia: A Love Letter to the Food of Sicily - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBen Tish\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA love letter to one of the oldest, most richly varied food cultures of Europe.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSicily is a frugal peasant land with a simple cuisine, and yet full of ornate glamour and extravagance. Ben Tish unlocks the secrets of Sicily's culture and food within these pages, diving into its diverse tapestry of cultural influences. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSitting at the heart of the Mediterranean, between east and west, Europe and North Africa, the food of Sicily is full of citrus, almonds and a plethora of spices, mixing harmoniously with the simple indigenous olives, vines and wheat. You'll find the most delicious, fresh seafood on the coast and mouth-watering meat in land; but the two rarely mix. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePacked full of vibrant flavors, this beautiful collection brings the food of Sicily to your table, with recipes ranging from delicious morsels and fritters to big couscous, rice and pasta dishes and an abundance of \u003ci\u003egranitas\u003c\/i\u003e, ice creams and desserts, all stunningly photographed. Recipes include: smoky artichokes with lemon and garlic, roasted pork belly with fennel and sticky quinces, bitter chocolate torte, and Limoncello semifredo. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDive in and experience this unique culinary heritage for yourself, bring the sights and sounds and aromas of Sicily to your home.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen Tish\u003c\/b\u003e is the Culinary Director of the Stafford London in St James's, where he oversees the food offering throughout the hotel including the Game Bird restaurant, the American bar and private dining. In September 2019 Ben opened Norma, a Sicilian-Moorish influenced restaurant. The restaurant features a bespoke raw bar serving Sicilian-style \u003ci\u003ecrudos \u003c\/i\u003eand a first-floor bar serving seasonal, understated cocktails and a selection of Marsala served by the glass. Ben appears regularly on TV including \u003ci\u003eSaturday Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSunday Brunch\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMasterchef \u003c\/i\u003eand writes for \u003ci\u003eDelicious\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTelegraph\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNoble Rot\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRestaurant \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, \u003ci\u003eChef \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, and other publications. This is his fourth book. Ben lives in East London with his wife Nykeeta and his French bulldogs. @ben.tish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.18 x 9.76 x 7.72 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 10, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768082989344,"sku":"9781472982759","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e3d0b747f5c25bbe60a2e4e6698d4689.webp?v=1780324290","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sicilia-a-love-letter-to-the-food-of-sicily-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}