AUTHOR: Caz Hildebrand and Jacob Kenedy
STARTED: October 21, 2017
FINISHED: October 21, 2017
PAGES: 288
GENRE: Cookbook
FIRST SENTENCE: This book was not my idea, although I would be so very proud if it were.
SUMMARY: [From BN] Wheels and tubes, twists and folds and grooves—pasta 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 Italy’s 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 Hildebrand’s 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 Italy’s most mathematically perfect deliciousness.
THOUGHTS: This is not a real cookbook to me. It is, however, a great look at the history, production, and uses of all the various pasta shapes. I absolutely adored the black and white geometric style of this book. That choice made it very easy to see how pasta shapes work with the recommended sauces. (It also made me wish all of these pasta shapes were available to me. There are so many I've never tried!)
As for the recipes themselves, many did look tasty but they seemed repetitive and meat heavy. This cookbook is definitely not for your average home cook. It is, however, a great addition to the kitchen of anyone who lives for pasta.
RATING: 6/10 [Good]
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