Enjoy this limited edition hard cover edition. This is available for a limited time as a coffee table book or gift book. Award winning author Maxine Carlson takes you on a California - Italian culinary journey inspired by Nonna. This cookbook is thoughtfully organized into three main sections, each crafted to guide you through a vibrant culinary experience that celebrates the bounty of Central California and the timeless flavors of Sicilian heritage.
Whether you are cooking for your family, hosting a gathering, or seeking to inspire your culinary creativity, these recipes are designed to help you craft delicious and memorable meals with ease and joy.


Part One of the book is all about creative flavors of pesto. Part two is an archive of our gourmet sauce recipes. We also have tips on the type and shape of pasta that will best hold and refine the sauce in paring. Part three of the book is based on our famous hummus variations, bruschetta, antipasti and dips. This section is perfect for gathering or in a charcuterie display. Based the author's popular recipes and Central California markets; Sweet Sicily Monterey.