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Marcella Hazan (1924–2013)

Author of Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking

12+ Works 3,734 Members 39 Reviews 4 Favorited

About the Author

Marcella Hazan was born Marcella Polini in Italy on April 15, 1924. She received a doctorate in natural sciences and biology from the University of Ferrara. She was a newlywed when she moved to New York City in 1955. She taught herself how to cook and eventually became a cooking teacher and a show more cookbook author. She embraced simplicity, precision and balance in her cooking. Her books include Amarcord: Marcella Remembers and The Classic Italian Cook Book: The Art of Italian Cooking and the Italian Art of Eating. She died on September 29, 2013 at the age of 89. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Because I'm devouring the book, Save Me The Plums, by Ruth Reichl, I discovered I didn't own anything by this fabulous Italian lady. I will Immediately try the easiest butter and tomato sauce!
 
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This has turned into my Go-to cookbook when wanted real Italian food.
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