20 Amici – 40 Ricette (20 Friends — 40 Recipes)

“A must have for any collection looking to add a well-written, unexpected, and highly entertaining and delicious take on regional Italian cooking and locale.” * Library Journal *“Seductive and illuminating, 20 Amici, 40 Ricette is a culinary introduction to the delicious life at the heart of the Chianti region.” * Foreword Reviews *“Just when you think there can’t possibly be anything left to discover about the food and culture of Tuscany—surely Italy’s most popular and well-traveled region—here comes John Bersani with an alluring personal tribute to the place, its cuisine, and most of all, its people. What sets 20 Amici - 40 Ricette apart from other Tuscan cookbooks is the fact that many of the people featured within its pages are, like him, originally from elsewhere. Each brings his or her own unique perspective, rendering the book at once intimate and expansive. All of this is reflected in the recipes, stories, and lush photography of this beautiful book.” – Domenica Marchetti, author of The Glorious Pasta of Italy and Preserving Italy“John Bersani’s book, 20 Amici 40 Ricette (20 friends 40 recipes) is a transportive Italian cookbook that takes the reader into the heart of the Chianti region of Tuscany. Cookbook lovers will be delighted with a culinary journey that will dazzle the palate, enliven the senses and enrich the soul with conviviality and the love of gathering. Mesmerizing photos by Nico Schinco also add to the sheer mastery of this collection of recipes and storytelling.” – Bebe Black Carminito, food stylist, recipe developer and author of The Curated Board“20 Amici - 40 Ricette is one of the most stunning cookbooks I’ve ever seen, instantly transporting us lucky readers to the lush hills and rustic cobblestone streets of Gaiole-in-Chianti. But just as beautiful as the images are the stories Bersani shares, reminding us that living (and eating!) well is, most of all, about the company we keep. These recipes will entice any Italian food-lover to head straight to the kitchen, and they’re made all the more delicious after learning about where—and who—they come from.” – Meryl Feinstein, founder of Pasta Social Club and author of Pasta Every Day

John Bersani is a writer, teacher, and passionate advocate of Italian food, wine, and culture. A second-generation Italian-American with roots in his grandparents’ kitchen, John’s cooking philosophy has been shaped by more than 20 years of living in a small hilltop town in central Tuscany. When he’s not in the kitchen, chances are John is off sharing his inside knowledge of the Tuscan countryside with small bespoke tour groups, discovering new culinary inspiration up and down the Italian boot, or spending time with his wife and three adult children. John is the author of 20 Amici-40 Ricette: Friends and Food from the Heart of Chianti and a founder of Avventura Trips. He and his wife, Cyndy, split their time between Gaiole-in-Chianti, Italy, and Snowmass Village, Colorado.

Nico Schinco is a NYC-based photographer continuously inspired by good food, people and travel. Work that is clean, natural and simple his photography can be found in Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, The New York Times and more. When not taking photographs, he spends time trying different vermouths, helping out at his family’s bar, and visiting his grandparents who live down the street.