Dirty Dishes

My new book, Dirty Dishes, that I wrote with the great help and talent of Andrew Friedman is coming out this month. I am delighted that we’ve already had favorable reviews by the NY Post and blogger Josh Ozersky of The Feedbag.

In the book I tell my story. I’d like for the book to do well, but I’ll tell you the punch line – I love cooking. Cooking is my passion. I love the creativity involved in cooking and the joy of sharing a meal with friends and family. Cooking has been my passion, my quest, my joy throughout my life.

This passion, and the reality of living in America and speaking only Italian, led me to open a restaurant, and the success of first the led to the 2nd, and a 3rd, …Soon you can read my tale, from my childhood in Tuscany to my journey in America as restaurateur.

In the meantime, I will share one of my favorite recipes of all time that I’ve included in Dirty Dishes: Spaghetti alla rustica.

We serve this at Centolire, where you’ll find me most days for lunch and dinner. Or make it at home, and share my true love.