Splendido

Mercedes Lauenstein and Juri Gottschall have established their online magazine Splendido as authentic ambassadors of true Italian culinary culture. They present the principles of good cooking in a modern way and explain what is important when shopping for and preparing the best ingredients. It's no surprise that their fan base is steadily growing. They have now decided to capture the essence of enjoyment from their wealth of recipes in a book. Well-known yet rarely documented classics, deeper truths, and favorite dishes – the Splendido recipes expand your kitchen repertoire in an uncomplicated way.

Like the Italian grandmother who often replies "quanto basta" when asked how much of an ingredient to use, cooking at Splendido usually involves no precise measurements. This may sound unusual, but it is a significant step away from the dictates of recipes and towards the self-determined realization of a dish.