You’re probably not familiar with Ada Boni. I admit that I wasn’t until I heard about the English translation of her famous cookbook, Il Talismano della Felicità, last fall. But after receiving the ...

When you think about classic wedding gifts, what comes to mind? A lot of them revolve around food - a new set of dishes, tablecloths, maybe a stand mixer or various other kitchen appliances. Well, in ...

Every type of pasta has a purpose, and often a sauce to match. This recipe, which comes from the cookbook “The Talisman of ...

NEW YORK — As a child growing up in Italy, Lidia Bastianich recalls seeing one particular cookbook in just about everyone’s kitchen. It was called “The Talisman of Happiness” and it was often given as ...

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with publisher Michael Szczerban about the new full English translation of the classic Italian cookbook, The Talisaman of Happiness by Ada Boni. When you think about classic ...