My Cousin Rosa: Michell's Sicilian Kitchen
Cookbooks Culinary History Italian Cuisine Health-Conscious Cooking Food Memoir Regional Cooking Signed Editions
My Cousin Rosa: Mitchell’s Sicilian Kitchen is the signed, hardcover first-edition that turns every kitchen into a tiny trattoria. Published by Murdoch Books in 2009 and now out of print, this collector’s copy is the last one in stock and bears Rosa Mitchell’s own autograph—an instant heirloom for cookbook lovers and Italian-food devotees alike. Every glossy, illustrated page distills the memories Rosa carried from her Sicilian childhood to her celebrated Melbourne restaurant, Jolley’s Boathouse, so you’re not just buying recipes; you’re buying a story steeped in sun-drenched tomatoes, wild fennel and family laughter.
Inside, Rosa demystifies authentic Sicilian cooking for young-adult and adult home chefs, balancing health-conscious tips with the bold flavours southern Italy is famous for. Think sweet-and-sour caponata that tastes like summer in Palermo, pillow-soft ricotta gnocchi that float in tomato sugo, and almond-orange torte so fragrant it perfumes the whole house. Step-by-step photos guide you through kneading, rolling and plating, while Rosa’s warm headnotes explain why a splash of Marsala or handful of salted capers makes the difference between good and unforgettable.
Because this copy is personally signed by the author, it becomes more than a kitchen reference—it’s a conversation piece, a gift that arrives ready for gift-giving, and a hedge against a title that already fetches high prices on the secondary market. Slip it onto a coffee table, prop it by the stovetop, or tuck it into a gift basket with a bottle of Sicilian olive oil; either way, you’ll own the final first-edition copy available here, guaranteeing your bookshelf carries a delicious slice of culinary history.
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