Mimi Thorisson, author of the beloved cookbooks A Kitchen in France and French Country Cooking, invites readers to join her and her lively family (along with their smooth fox terriers) as they embark on a new culinary adventure in the enchanting country of Italy. Get ready to indulge in the magic of Italian cooking with the Thorissons!

Mimi's Old World Italian Cookbook takes you on a flavorful journey through Italy, uncovering the country's culinary treasures. From Tuscany to Umbria to Naples and beyond, discover 100 authentic recipes from devoted food experts. Indulge in regional specialties like agnolotti in sage and butter from the north, tomato-based dishes from the southwest, and seafood delights from Sicily. Whether mastering a Neapolitan-style pizza or creating the perfect cacio e pepe, you'll unlock the mysteries of Italian food culture.

Full of local color, history, and culture, plus evocative, sumptuous photography shot by Mimi’s husband, Oddur Thorisson, Old World Italian transports you to a seat at the family’s table in Italy, where you may never want to leave.

304 pages, hard cover, 2020