Translation by Alessandra Dubini – Marlborough College
Yeah I know the panzanella isn’t something you would consider for your daily snack. A new recipe book called fascinated me: “ l’ora Della merenda”. This is a recipe book that has some simple and authentic recipes. But
I met Nicola Santini in a TV program “La prova del cuoco”, and I was struck by his politeness. I smile when I read his sharp comments because they could not be more real.
Nicola knows that I do not like the “celebrities” who pass by the scents in the kitchen, and when he told me about his book, in all ways wanted me to understand that it was to tell the true flavours and mouth-watering recipes of his family or friends. Do not let me down.
Everything is told with simplicity and recipes are those that create plates that enhance different individual flavours. Why “tea-time”? Why the snack is absolutely the most delicious moment. You can also buy the book I can promise you will not regret it.
But back to his Panzanella. A dish that may not be for everyone’s taste but it is very simple to prepare. In Milan, it’s hard to find Tuscan bread, but do not give up on this …
In his recipe, there are also eggs, which for the purists do not go there, but as I said … this is the recipe of his mother, and his mother is always right! Here is the recipe:
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