The Silver Spoon

The Silver Spoon is the most influential and successful cookbook in Italy.riginally published in 1950, it became an instant classic, selling over oneillion copies in eight editions. Considered to be essential in everyousehold, it is still one of the most popular wedding presents today.;Theilver Spoon was conceived and published by Domus, the design andrchitectural magazine famously directed by Gio Ponti from the 1920s to the970s. A group of cooking experts was commissioned to collect hundreds ofraditional Italian recipes and make them available for the first time to aider audience. In the process, they updated ingredients, quantities andethods to suit contemporary tastes and customs, at the same time preservinghe memory of ancient recipes for future generations. They also includedodern recipes from some of the most famous Italian chefs, resulting in atyle of cooking that appeals to the gourmet as well as the occasional cook;Aomprehensive and lively book, its simple and user friendly format makes itoth accessible and a pleasure to read. It provides an introduction to every