Not even a book...a stapled pamphlet. The copy is banal or too-cute ("hold the shotgun shells"), the recipes are at best average...the whole thing reeks of something put out by the Coffeeville, Kansas Ladie's Auxiliary, and they wouldn't charge ten bucks.

A great cookbook, full of flavorful recipes and stories. Drink a glass of wine, and start reading. The stories are great and the recipes are inspirational and delicious. I love Luca Brazi's Mussels, the tips on cooking, and Virginia Hill's testimony. Wonderful concept: mixing food and stories. Isn't that the true Italian combination? This cookbook has all the ingredients for a fabulous time. Like good food and good times this book leaves me wanting more. When is the next publication?

Great book. It's a good coffee table display, enjoyable more than once, as are the recipes.