{"product_id":"the-unprejudiced-palate-classic-thoughts-on-food-and-the-good-life-9780812971552","title":"The Unprejudiced Palate: Classic Thoughts on Food and the Good Life","description":"First issued in 1948, when soulless minute steaks and quick casseroles were becoming the norm, \u003cb\u003eThe Unprejudiced Palate\u003c\/b\u003e inspired a seismic culinary shift in how America eats. Written by a food-loving immigrant from Tuscany, this memoir-cum-cookbook articulates the Italian American vision of the good life: a backyard garden, a well-cooked meal shared with family and friends, and a passion for ingredients and cooking that nourish the body and the soul.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngelo Pellegrini\u003c\/b\u003e was born in 1904 in Cassabianca, Italy, and came to United States when he was ten years old. He graduated from the University of Washington, where he also received a PhD in English literature and was a professor of literature. His first book, \u003ci\u003eThe Unprejudiced Palate\u003c\/i\u003e, was published in 1948, and was followed by \u003ci\u003eImmigrant's Return\u003c\/i\u003e in 1951, \u003ci\u003eAmericans by Choice in\u003c\/i\u003e 1956, and \u003ci\u003eWine and the Good Life\u003c\/i\u003e in 1965. In 1946, Pellegrini published a recipe for pesto in \u003ci\u003eSunset\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, which was likely the first introduction of the sauce into American culinary culture. He died in 1991. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRuth Reichl \u003c\/b\u003eis the bestselling author of the memoirs \u003ci\u003eGarlic and Sapphires\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTender at the Bone\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eComfort Me with Apples\u003c\/i\u003e and the novel \u003ci\u003eDelicious!\u003c\/i\u003e She was editor in chief of \u003ci\u003eGourmet\u003c\/i\u003e magazine for ten years. She lives in upstate New York with her husband and two cats. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMario Batali\u003c\/b\u003e's world now encompasses three New York City restaurants--Babbo, Lupa, and Esca--as well as a wine store, the Italian Wine Merchant. He has several television credits, including the Food Network's popular \u003ci\u003eMolto Mario\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eMario Batali Eats Italy\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in New York City with his wife and two sons.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50675235619090,"sku":"9780812971552","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a7cd4f2d-5085-4b10-ba96-3eb830da2f3f.jpg?v=1733873469","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-unprejudiced-palate-classic-thoughts-on-food-and-the-good-life-9780812971552","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}