The Geometry of Pasta

(Hardback)

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Wheels and tubes, twists and folds and groovespasta comes in hundreds of shapes, each with its own unique history, beauty, and place on the dinner table. For centuries these shapes have evolved alongside Italys cornucopia of local ingredients; if you know how the flavours relate to the forms, you hold the secret formula to good taste.

The Geometry of Pasta pairs over 100 authentic recipes from acclaimed chef Jacob Kenedy with award-winning designer Caz Hildebrands stunning black-and-white designs to reveal the science, culture, and philosophy behind spectacular pasta dishes from throughout Italian history.

A triumphant fusion of food and design, The Geometry of Pasta invites us to unlock the hidden properties of Italys most mathematically perfect deliciousness.

Reviews

Stylish, greed-inducing, knowledgeable, and witty; an instant classic.Nigella Lawson

Really delicious, authentic pasta recipesJamie Oliver

Walks the line between functional cookbook and coffee-table eye candy.Food & Wine

An instant classic.Publishers Weekly, starred review

The Geometry of Pasta is like no other cookbook youve ever seen. Mangia, mangia!Christian Science Monitor

Author Bio

Caz Hildebrand is well known as the designer of sumptuous best-selling cookbooks by some of the worlds most celebrated chefs. Jacob Kennedy is the co-owner of Bocca di Lupo, recently voted Londons best restaurant by both Time Out and the Evening Standard.