The Italian Table is published Today!!

Today’s the day! Happy Birthday to my new book The Italian Table: Creating Festive Feasts for Family and Friends. If you’ve pre-ordered your copy you should be receiving it in the mail today. And if not? What are you waiting for?

I’ve been working on this baby for about six years. From first thought to first page, I’ve put my heart and soul into it. At first I had a rather limited idea about about what this book could be, and in fact the working title was the Italian Dinner Party Handbook. But along the way it became something bigger, and with Rizzoli’s backing it’s now much more than just a ‘handbook’. It’s a large, gorgeous, fully illustrated cookbook that will give you not just recipes, but loads of ideas of how to cook and host any type of meal you’d like. From Lunch to Dinner, and everything in between (you know I’m talking Cocktail Parties) you’ll fine practical information (recipes, time plans, resources) as well as inspiration (table setting, lighting, glassware and more).

If you’ve been reading my blog over the last couple of years, you’ll already understand the idea behind The Italian Table. I’ve been posting a lot about hosting meals at home. My main idea behind these posts was to give you a full menu, because that is often the quandary most hosts face when entertaining. And yes, there are pretty pictures, and of course recipes.  But there is also advice about entertaining, including setting the table, timing and what to drink. Because for me, these elements are as important as which shape of pasta you choose for your cacio e pepe.

Anyway, six years, four editors and countless titles later, today I am finally giving birth to this gorgeous book. I am SO happy with how it’s turned out. I have to admit that way back in 2013 I would have never thought I would both write AND photograph a cookbook. But I have. And am thrilled with the great job that Rizzoli has done in designing exactly what I envisioned.

I could go on and on and on. And I will! I’ve got a big book tour planned for April/May. You can find the dates and places here and I’ll be filling in the missing bits in the next week or so.

I’ll also be doing a lot of fun press (radio, TV, etc) so make sure you are following along on FB or Instagram where I’ll be linking.

I hope to see you virtually as you cook your way through Italy, but I also hope you can make it to one of my many stops so we can meet up in real life.

One more thing: If you do have a copy of The Italian Table, and want to share anything you’re cooking I’d love to repost it. Make sure you tag me on Instagram (@eminchilli) or on FB. And use and follow the hashtag #TheItalianTable to join in the fun

My grammar check just informed me that there are WAY too many exclamation points in the this post. Hah!! Can you blame me??!!!!!!!

You can find The Italian Table at your local bookstore or order it online from all the usual sources. You can find all the links here.

Please see this page for the list of places where I will be signing books. If you can’t make it to an event in your city, you can still order a copy of the book which I am happy to sign at any bookstore I will be visiting.

You can find The Italian Table at your local bookstore or order it online from all the usual sources. You can find all the links here.