On January 30 the winners of the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards for 2014 were announced.
Finger food in festa by Denis Buosi, published by Bibliotheca Culinaria, was awarded the prize in the category “Best Entertaining Cookbook” for Italy.
Many thanks to Denis and the photographer Francesca Moscheni. Their combined talents have allowed us to add a much-appreciated citation to the honor roll of prizes that has distinguished our publishing house over the last fifteen years.
I think the publisher’s association should send a thank-you message to IKEA. The recent television commercial promoting the paper catalogue of the Swedish furniture maker (now viral on the web) has reminded millions of people of the ease of use of the traditional book, that object without a power cord or a password that arrives …
Thousands of cookbooks are published in Italy each year. The numbers are staggering and one can’t help but wonder, “Too many?” This question may seem odd coming from a publisher, particularly one that has made its name as a specialist in gastronomical books. The truth is that a supply exceeding demand is not good news …
The genesis of the microwave oven can be traced to military research. It’s a classic story of “defense spending” that found a pacifistic, or in this case, a domestic application. Its evolution has as a rather singular “back to the future” story arc. Early models were conceived for the professional kitchen, research and development opened …
Oh no, another blog. Another commercial enterprise trying to disguise its advertising as a conversation. Well, we hope not. Being involved with cookery books on a daily basis provides us with an excuse to explore a range of topics, but much of the research and debate that animates our office life never makes it into …
Finger food in festa wins Gourmand World Cookbook Award
On January 30 the winners of the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards for 2014 were announced.
Finger food in festa by Denis Buosi, published by Bibliotheca Culinaria, was awarded the prize in the category “Best Entertaining Cookbook” for Italy.
Many thanks to Denis and the photographer Francesca Moscheni. Their combined talents have allowed us to add a much-appreciated citation to the honor roll of prizes that has distinguished our publishing house over the last fifteen years.
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