We’ve been selected as an IACP Cookbook Awards Finalist!

We’re thrilled to announce that “Spaghettata: Love and Pasta from Panicale” has been named a finalist for the prestigious IACP Cookbook Awards. Founded by Julia Child, the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) recognizes excellence in culinary writing and publishing.

Book Kitchen developed this book for the boutique hotel and olive oil company, Rastrello, based in Panicale, a medieval hilltown in Umbria, which has been called one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Once a month, the hotel’s restaurant welcomes guests and locals for a spaghettata—a pasta dinner—featuring recipes from a local grandmother.

When the hotel asked Book Kitchen to turn those treasured nonna recipes into a book, we responded with an enthusiastic “sì!” Along with recipes for the region’s favorite pastas, this beautiful tribute to a magical town and its beloved elders also includes traditional local desserts, along with tips, techniques, and tidbits of nonna wisdom.