{"product_id":"the-talisman-of-happiness-the-most-iconic-italian-cookbook-ever-written-9780316577991","title":"The Talisman of Happiness: The Most Iconic Italian Cookbook Ever Written","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An indispensable guide for Italian home cooks.\" -Kim Severson, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The most iconic and beloved Italian cookbook ever published--a treasury of over 1,500 definitive regional recipes that inspired the worldwide bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Silver Spoon\u003c\/i\u003e--translated for the first time in full for the American kitchen.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In 1929, two years before \u003ci\u003eThe Joy of Cooking \u003c\/i\u003ewas published in America, and two decades before \u003ci\u003eThe Silver Spoon\u003c\/i\u003e in Italy, Ada Boni wrote \u003ci\u003eThe Talisman of Happiness\u003c\/i\u003e--the original must-have culinary bible for Italians. Generations of cooks have turned to \"Il Talismano\" as the definitive source for classic dishes that bring comfort, nostalgia, and deep pleasure--including the iconic Marcella Hazan, who used the book to teach herself how to cook. Cataloging all the flavors and traditions that define Italian cuisine, it quickly became a quintessential wedding gift: a talisman of luck for newlyweds beginning a new life. \"There can be no true happiness,\" Boni wrote, \"if such an essential part of our daily lives as eating is neglected.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTalisman\u003c\/i\u003e became a national treasure, growing in length every time a new edition was published. In this landmark first English edition of the complete work, featuring nearly 1,700 recipes, American cooks can finally appreciate \u003ci\u003eTalisman\u003c\/i\u003e in full. Carefully translated to preserve the spirit and warmth of the original, this new edition makes the richness of Italy's regional cooking accessible to all--and includes American measurements, delightful illustrations, and forewords by Lidia Bastianich and Katie Parla. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Boni wrote \u003ci\u003eTalisman\u003c\/i\u003e for anyone longing for a taste of the traditional, and included notes offering kitchen insights with the occasional bit of stern guidance. Whether you are a seasoned cook or are just beginning your culinary journey, \u003ci\u003eTalisman \u003c\/i\u003eoffers the gift of good luck alongside timeless recipes that embrace the true spirit of Italian cuisine: cooking to feed the body and nourish the soul. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ada Boni\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Voracious\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 912\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.13h x 7.13w x 2.49d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780316577991","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44238613708845,"sku":"9780316577991","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_694d21c2-adcc-46b1-ba00-81773843752f.jpg?v=1760210261","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/the-talisman-of-happiness-the-most-iconic-italian-cookbook-ever-written-9780316577991","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}