Italians love to talk about food. The aroma of a simmering ragú , the bouquet of a local wine, the remembrance of a past meal: Italians discuss these details as naturally as we talk about politics or sports, and often with the same flared tempers. In Why Italians Love to Talk About Food , Elena Kostioukovitch explores the phenomenon that first struck her as a newcomer to Italy: the Italian “culinary code,” or way of talking about food. Along the way, she captures the fierce local pride that gives Italian cuisine its remarkable diversity. To come to know Italian food is to discover the differences of taste, language, and attitude that separate a Sicilian from a Piedmontese or a Venetian from a Sardinian. Try tasting Piedmontese bagna cauda , then a Lombard cassoela , then lamb ala Romana : each is part of a unique culinary tradition.
In this learned, charming, and entertaining narrative, Kostioukovitch takes us on a journey through one of the world’s richest and most adored food cultures. Organized according to region and colorfully designed with illustrations, maps, menus, and glossaries, Why Italians Love to Talk About Food will allow any reader to become as versed in the ways of Italian cooking as the most seasoned of chefs. Food lovers, history buffs, and gourmands alike will savor this exceptional celebration of Italy’s culinary gifts.
艾琳娜·库丝蒂奥科维奇(Elena Kostioukovitch),散文家和翻译家,1958年出生于乌克兰基辅,1988年移居意大利米兰,现为米兰大学教授和文学经纪人。她1988年把埃科《玫瑰的名字》译为俄文而名声大噪。她获得很多奖项,2004年获得格林扎纳卡佛莫斯科翻译文学奖,2006年获得俄罗斯国家餐馆协会欢迎奖,2007年获得意大利库希纳奖和奇亚瓦利文学奖。
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The allure of "Why Italians Love to Talk About Food" lies, for me, in its profound simplicity and the inherent promise of insight. The title itself, framed as a question, immediately draws me in, suggesting a narrative that goes beyond mere description to explore the underlying motivations. I envision this book as a journey, guided by an author who possesses not only a deep understanding of Italian culture but also a genuine connection with its people. I anticipate that it will unfold like a series of vignettes, perhaps showcasing the warmth of Italian kitchens, the dedication of mothers and grandmothers, their laughter echoing as they meticulously prepare dishes, their discerning palates, and their passionate embrace of cooking. These scenes, I imagine, will be incredibly vivid and emotionally resonant. More than anything, I hope the author manages to capture the subtle nuances of how Italians discuss food—their unique inflections, their expressive gestures, the sheer unadulterated joy, the meticulous attention to every detail, and the reverent passion with which they might recount an age-old culinary tale. This book, in my estimation, promises to be an exploration of "eating" at its most fundamental level, delving not just into Italian dishes but into how Italians utilize food as a means of self-expression, of forging connections, and of experiencing life's inherent beauty. I am eager to understand why Italians transform their dining tables into stages for dramatic and emotional engagement, and how their conversations about food transcend mere gustatory appreciation to become a form of spiritual communion.
评分这本书的名字,Why Italians Love to Talk About Food,光是看到就有一种莫名的亲切感。我一直以来都对意大利文化,尤其是他们的饮食习惯,充满了浓厚的兴趣。总觉得,食物在意大利不仅仅是填饱肚子的必需品,它更像是一种情感的载体,一种社交的润滑剂,一种生活态度的体现。每次在电影里看到意大利人围坐一桌,热热闹闹地讨论着菜肴,分享着美食,那种氛围就让我无比向往。我想,这本书一定能深入挖掘这种“热爱”的根源,它或许会带我走进意大利家庭的厨房,去感受祖母代代相传的烹饪秘诀,去理解那些看似简单的食材背后蕴含的深厚情感。我期待着书中能够描绘出意大利人在餐桌上的热情,他们是如何用食物来表达爱,来维系家庭,来庆祝生活中的每一个重要时刻。甚至,我希望它能让我明白,为什么一个民族可以将食物提升到如此重要的地位,它不仅仅是味蕾的享受,更是灵魂的慰藉。我很好奇,这种对食物的热爱,是否也与意大利悠久的历史和丰富的地域文化息息相关?不同的地区,不同的风俗,又会碰撞出怎样独特的“食”尚火花?这本书,对我来说,不仅仅是一本关于食物的书,更是一扇通往意大利灵魂深处的窗户。我迫不及待地想通过这本书,去感受那种发自内心的,对生活的热情和对美食的深深眷恋。
评分I acquired this book because its title, "Why Italians Love to Talk About Food," resonated deeply with a tender spot within me. I have long admired the Italians' passion and their zest for life, and food, in my eyes, is their most direct and sincere mode of expression. I surmise that this book will not merely focus on culinary descriptions but will instead embark on an in-depth cultural exploration, guiding me to uncover the inherent enthusiasm for life embedded in the Italian character, their deep-seated attachment to family, and their profound love for tradition. I anticipate the author will use vivid prose to paint heartwarming scenes around Italian family dining tables, portraying the bustling figures of grandmothers, the loving gazes of mothers, and children gathered around, listening to the stories behind the dishes. I am keen to comprehend why Italians elevate discussions about food to such a significant level—it is not merely about satisfying appetites but also about emotional exchange and cultural transmission. To me, this book is more than just a book about food; it is a window, allowing me to glimpse the inner world of Italians and understand how they connect with each other through food and savor the beauty of life. I even believe that after reading this book, I might develop a completely new understanding and experience of the very act of "eating."
评分我选择这本书,纯粹是因为它的名字。《Why Italians Love to Talk About Food》,这个名字就像一个充满魅力的邀请,让我忍不住想要探究其中的奥秘。我脑海中立刻浮现出无数关于意大利美食的画面:阳光下的番茄,橄榄油在锅里滋滋作响,新鲜的罗勒香气扑鼻而来……我坚信,这本书不仅仅会介绍意大利的美食,更会揭示隐藏在这些美味背后的文化密码,那种对生活的热爱,那种对家庭的重视,那种对传统的坚持。我期待着,作者能够带领我走进意大利的家庭,听他们讲述关于家族食谱的故事,那些代代相传的秘密,那些充满温情的记忆。我想要知道,为什么意大利人能够如此自豪地谈论他们吃过的每一顿饭,为什么食物在他们的生活中占据如此重要的地位。这本书,在我看来,会是一次心灵的旅行,一次对意大利人生活方式的深度解读。我希望它能让我感受到,食物是如何成为意大利人情感表达的重要方式,是如何成为他们维系亲情、友情的重要纽带,又是如何成为他们庆祝生活、享受人生的重要仪式。我甚至觉得,通过这本书,我可能会学会用一种新的眼光去看待食物,去看待生活。
评分我购买这本书,是因为它的书名《Why Italians Love to Talk About Food》触动了我心中最柔软的部分。我对意大利人的热情和他们对生活的热爱一直心驰神往,而食物,在我看来,是他们表达这一切最直接、最真挚的方式。我猜想,这本书不会仅仅停留在对美食的介绍,它更像是一次深入的文化探险,带领我去发现意大利人骨子里那种对生活的热情,那种对家庭的依恋,以及那种对传统的热爱。我期待着,作者能够用生动的笔触,描绘出意大利家庭餐桌上的温馨画面,祖母们忙碌的身影,母亲们充满爱意的眼神,还有孩子们围坐在旁,聆听着美食背后的故事。我想要了解,为什么意大利人可以将对食物的讨论提升到如此重要的地位,它不仅仅是满足口腹之欲,更是情感的交流,是文化的传承。这本书,对我而言,不仅仅是一本关于食物的书,更是一扇窗户,让我得以窥探意大利人的内心世界,理解他们如何通过食物来连接彼此,来感受生活的美好。我甚至相信,读完这本书,我可能会对“吃”这个行为本身,产生一种全新的理解和体验。
评分这本书的名字,Why Italians Love to Talk About Food,让我觉得非常接地气,也充满了好玩的好奇心。我一直觉得,意大利人骨子里就带着一种热情的基因,而这种热情,似乎总能在食物上得到最淋漓尽致的展现。我猜想,这本书一定不会是那种枯燥乏味的理论分析,它更可能是一系列生动有趣的片段,通过讲述意大利人对食物的热爱,来折射出他们独特的文化底蕴和生活哲学。我非常期待,书中能够出现很多真实的人物故事,比如,一家人围坐在一起,一边品尝着母亲精心烹制的晚餐,一边热烈地讨论着下一顿要去哪里吃,又或者,当地的居民们如何在市场里,为了一点点新鲜的食材讨价还价,眼中闪烁着对美食的渴望。我想知道,这种对食物的“谈论”,究竟包含了多少情感,多少回忆,多少对生活的热爱。这本书,在我看来,就像是一张意大利的美食地图,但它不仅仅标注了地点,更描绘了隐藏在每一个地点背后的,意大利人关于食物的,那些生动而感人的故事。我希望它能让我感受到,吃,在意大利,绝不仅仅是为了活着,更是为了热爱生活,热爱生命。
评分我买下这本书,纯粹是源于一种直觉。书名《Why Italians Love to Talk About Food》很巧妙,没有直接陈述,而是抛出了一个问题,一个引人深思的问题。我猜想,这不会是一本简单的食谱,也不会是一本冰冷的文化研究报告。它更像是一位经验丰富的旅行者,或是与意大利人有着深厚情谊的观察者,用他细腻的笔触,为我们揭示隐藏在“谈论食物”背后的,那些意大利人独有的生活哲学和情感世界。我想象着,书中或许会讲述一些家庭故事,一些关于母亲、祖母、阿姨们在厨房里忙碌的身影,她们的声音,她们的笑声,她们对食材的挑剔和对烹饪的热爱,这些场景一定充满画面感,触动人心。我更期待的是,作者能够捕捉到意大利人在谈论食物时那种特有的语调和表情,那种发自内心的喜悦,那种对每一个细节的关注,那种好像在讲述一个古老传说时的庄重和热情。这本书,在我看来,将是一次关于“吃”的深度探索,它不仅仅是关于意大利菜肴本身,更是关于意大利人如何通过食物来表达自己,来连接彼此,来感受生活的美好。我希望它能让我明白,为什么意大利人可以将餐桌变成一个充满戏剧性和情感的舞台,为什么他们对于食物的讨论,能够超越简单的味觉体验,上升到一种精神的交流。
评分My selection of this book was driven purely by its title. "Why Italians Love to Talk About Food" acts as an irresistible invitation, compelling me to unravel its mysteries. My mind immediately conjures a kaleidoscope of images associated with Italian cuisine: sun-ripened tomatoes, the sizzle of olive oil in a pan, the intoxicating aroma of fresh basil… I firmly believe this book will not merely present Italian dishes but will also unveil the cultural code underlying these delectable creations—the passion for life, the profound importance of family, and the unwavering adherence to tradition. I eagerly anticipate being guided by the author into Italian households, to hear their stories about family recipes, those time-honored secrets, those cherished memories brimming with warmth. I yearn to understand why Italians can speak with such pride about every meal they have consumed, and why food holds such a pivotal position in their lives. In my view, this book will be a journey for the soul, a deep interpretation of the Italian way of life. I hope it allows me to perceive how food becomes a crucial means of emotional expression for Italians, a vital thread in maintaining familial and friendly bonds, and an important ritual for celebrating life and savoring existence. I even suspect that through this book, I might learn to view food, and indeed life itself, through an entirely new lens.
评分When I first saw the title, "Why Italians Love to Talk About Food," a wave of anticipation washed over me. As someone who has always been captivated by Italian culture, particularly their approach to cuisine, this book immediately piqued my interest. It’s evident to me that food in Italy transcends mere sustenance; it functions as a powerful emotional conduit, a social lubricant, and a profound reflection of their way of life. I’ve always been mesmerized by scenes in films depicting Italians gathered around a table, animatedly discussing dishes and sharing meals, an atmosphere I deeply yearn to experience. I am confident that this book will delve into the very essence of this "love" for food, perhaps transporting me into Italian homes, allowing me to witness time-honored culinary secrets passed down through generations, and to grasp the profound emotions embedded within seemingly simple ingredients. I anticipate descriptions of the Italians' effervescent spirit at the dining table, how they use food to express affection, strengthen family bonds, and celebrate life's milestones. More than that, I hope it will illuminate for me why an entire nation elevates food to such a paramount status, recognizing it not just as a pleasure for the palate, but as a balm for the soul. I am incredibly curious whether this passion for food is intrinsically linked to Italy's rich history and diverse regional tapestry. How do distinct regions and traditions intermingle to create such unique culinary expressions? For me, this book is far more than a culinary guide; it's a gateway to the very soul of Italy. I am eager to immerse myself in the genuine enthusiasm for life and the profound adoration of food that I expect to discover within its pages.
评分The title of this book, "Why Italians Love to Talk About Food," strikes me as incredibly down-to-earth and brimming with an engaging curiosity. I’ve always felt that Italians possess an innate gene for passion, and this passion seems to find its most vibrant expression through food. I suspect this book will not be a dry, theoretical analysis but rather a collection of vivid and amusing vignettes that, by narrating Italians’ love for food, will reflect their unique cultural heritage and life philosophy. I am particularly eager for the book to feature many authentic personal stories, such as a family gathered around, enjoying a dinner meticulously prepared by the mother, while enthusiastically discussing where to eat their next meal, or locals haggling in the market for a bit of fresh produce, their eyes gleaming with a craving for delicious food. I want to understand just how much emotion, how many memories, and how much love for life are embedded in this "talking about" food. To me, this book is like a culinary map of Italy, but one that not only marks locations but also illustrates the vivid and touching stories of Italians concerning food, hidden behind each spot. I hope it allows me to feel that eating, in Italy, is by no means just about survival, but rather about loving life and cherishing existence.
评分把美食写得这么欢乐的除了意餐大概就是中餐了吧...越看越觉得意餐和中餐很像: 各种面食 黑料 和一本正经胡说八道的地方饮食习俗. 学了不少单词, 以后看食堂菜单不会一脸懵B了???? (好了好了知道你们意大利人最萌了
评分把美食写得这么欢乐的除了意餐大概就是中餐了吧...越看越觉得意餐和中餐很像: 各种面食 黑料 和一本正经胡说八道的地方饮食习俗. 学了不少单词, 以后看食堂菜单不会一脸懵B了???? (好了好了知道你们意大利人最萌了
评分把美食写得这么欢乐的除了意餐大概就是中餐了吧...越看越觉得意餐和中餐很像: 各种面食 黑料 和一本正经胡说八道的地方饮食习俗. 学了不少单词, 以后看食堂菜单不会一脸懵B了???? (好了好了知道你们意大利人最萌了
评分把美食写得这么欢乐的除了意餐大概就是中餐了吧...越看越觉得意餐和中餐很像: 各种面食 黑料 和一本正经胡说八道的地方饮食习俗. 学了不少单词, 以后看食堂菜单不会一脸懵B了???? (好了好了知道你们意大利人最萌了
评分把美食写得这么欢乐的除了意餐大概就是中餐了吧...越看越觉得意餐和中餐很像: 各种面食 黑料 和一本正经胡说八道的地方饮食习俗. 学了不少单词, 以后看食堂菜单不会一脸懵B了???? (好了好了知道你们意大利人最萌了
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