1 / 2Nonna's House: Italian Cookbook and Stories
Nonna's House is a cookbook about the Italian grandmothers of Enoteca Maria, combining regional recipes with stories of food and family traditions. The listing describes dishes ranging from gnocchi, pasta and risotto to cod with cauliflower and fig crostata.
At a glance
- Recipes and stories from eight Italian grandmothers who cook at Enoteca Maria.
- The described recipes include regional dishes, traditional pasta and rice dishes, and sweets.
- The listing describes a four-colour design with full-colour photographs.
Reference price: $45.00
Price checked: 13 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Pairs cooking ideas with stories about the grandmothers and the traditions behind the food.
- The described range spans familiar Italian staples and less usual combinations such as eggplant with chocolate.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Publisher | Atria Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 2 July 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 288 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1476774121 |
| Weight listed | 748 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18.73 x 2.03 x 23.18 cm |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The publisher description presents the recipes and stories as a collection from Enoteca Maria's Italian grandmothers. Recipe difficulty, dietary adaptations and individual recipe quantities are not specified in the supplied details.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for Italian recipes alongside stories of family food traditions.
- Cookbook collectors interested in regional Italian cooking and illustrated books.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a cookbook with stated dietary filters, recipe difficulty ratings or quantified preparation times.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the recipes, Italian American and old-country cooking, stories and illustrations. This suggests the book may appeal to readers who want context alongside recipes, not just cooking instructions. Ratings are mostly at the positive end, though a smaller share fall in the middle and lower categories. Feedback also describes the book's movie quality, but that phrase is not further explained.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the recipes and the stories shared by the grandmothers.
- Customers appreciate the illustrations.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nonna's House about?
It combines recipes and stories connected to the Italian grandmothers who cook at Enoteca Maria.
What kinds of recipes are described?
The listing mentions gnocchi, pasta, risotto, polenta, cod with cauliflower, fig and nut crostata, eggplant with chocolate, and fried chickpea flour with fennel.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 288 pages.
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