Biscotti: Recipes from the Kitchen of the American Academy in Rome, Rome Sustainable Food Project

by Mona Talbott, Matthew Monteith (Photographer), Annie Schlechter (Photographer)

The Rome Sustainable Food Project, a program devoted to providing organic, local, and sustainable meals for the community of the American Academy in Rome, has launched a delicious revolution to rethink institutional dining. Headed by chef Mona Talbott, a Chez Panisse alum, and guided by Alice Waters, the menus have given rise to a new, authentic cuisine inspired by la cucina romana, Chez Panisse, and the collective experience of those working in the AAR kitchen. Biscotti is the first book in the series. Each volume, covering a single subject, contains authentic, simple recipes for favorite dishes served at the academy’s communal table, narrated with carefully explained techniques and methods–suitable for both the home cook and the institutional kitchen.

Our first bite into this book project is a sweet one, focusing on fifty biscotti and dolcetti (cookies and sweets). Subsequent volumes in the series will include muffins and scones; pasta, long and short; vegetables; preserves; and more.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Italy, Nonfiction

140 pages, Hardcover

First published October 12, 2010

Reviews

[Georgiana · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boring..not many recipes I'd want to try. Was centered about a Food Project, and felt dry to read or use. This reader is an avid library user, and would not buy this recipe book for the home...there are better ones out there.

[Wendy Hollister]

Recipes developed by Mona Talbott who we are so fortunate to know personally (my sister Sharon's best friend). We love eating lunch and dinner at the American Academy of Rome in Trastevere. Mona is an asset to the Academy and also to the Rome Sustainable Food Project. We loved the hazelnut butter cookies and chocolate cookies.

[Sandie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The almond butter thin recipe is worth getting this book alone.

[Libby H.C. · Rating 4 out of 5]

still working my way through the recipes!