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Brianna Plaza's avatar

Congrats on the milestone and good luck with the next book!

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Giulia Scarpaleggia's avatar

thank you, Brianna! it is very exciting to be working on a new project!

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Sarah Copeland's avatar

I can't believe it's a year old already!! I'm proud of you for taking a moment to celebrate it at this mark; I rarely took time to do that with each of my books and it's important to pause, remember the accolades and catch your breath as you move forward. Brava, friends!! x

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Giulia Scarpaleggia's avatar

We almost missed the celebrations for publication day for a bad seasonal flu and too many classes, but I didn't want to miss this milestone. I'm open to schedule all the celebrations for your cookbooks, you deserve to party and recognize your success!

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Rosalie A Rinaldi's avatar

Good luck with your next cookbook, Giulia. I enjoy reading your letters and getting news of your

trials, tribulations and successes. It's all very human. Thanks for sharing.

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Giulia Scarpaleggia's avatar

Rosalie, you are such a generous, supporting human being! Thank you for having always just the kindest words for us!

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Valentina Dainelli's avatar

Mamma mia già un anno 😍

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Giulia Scarpaleggia's avatar

se ripenso alle nostre riunioni per tenerci in riga! :D

Mi sa che presto ne potrebbero servire di nuove!

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Mark Diacono's avatar

That year went quickly! It’s I’ve of those first cookbooks that seems like it just be the fifth because it’s so accomplished - looking forward to the next one very much

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Giulia Scarpaleggia's avatar

Thank you, Mark! Your words mean so much, as I am a great admirer of your work. I'm so happy we had the chance to connect here on Substack.

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Alice's avatar

Ciao Giulia - as a Tuscan migrant, who has been living abroad for many years, finding your book was such a joy. I could finally share and show recipes to my ‘very much non Italian speaking’ husband, and bring friends along a re-discovery journey. I love the concept of cucina povera, and wish there would be more books out there like this one. I have made almost all the recipes without meat (and - for shame! - even made the Erbazzone with olive oil instead of lard multiple times!😬)

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Giulia Scarpaleggia's avatar

Alice, what a joy to read your message! Basically, this is the reason why I write cookbooks and this newsletter, so THANK YOU for cooking from Cucina povera and helping spread the news about it! I am sure you'll love the next cookbook, which will be out in one year, all about Italian vegetables!

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Alice's avatar

How cool! Ode al cavolo nero 😍

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Randy Tibbits's avatar

Love CUCINA POVERA! I've cooked many of the recipes and enjoyed everyone I've tried. I have it on my nightstand so I can read it just before I fall asleep - and dream of the good things I'm going to cook from it tomorrow! Thanks.

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Giulia Scarpaleggia's avatar

It is a dream to know that you keep Cucina Povera on your nightstand: this is what I do with my favorite cookbooks! So thank you!!

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Susan Spungen's avatar

Happy Book Birthday!

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Giulia Scarpaleggia's avatar

Thank you, Susan!

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Su ston's avatar

Fantastico! The download to the booklet However isn’t working…

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Giulia Scarpaleggia's avatar

Hi Susan, the pdf was available only for a short time for the preorder.Did you get the book? Send me an email to juls@julskitchen.com and I'll send you the pdf

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Andrew Janjigian's avatar

Congrats, Giulia! Here's to many more (and your new cookbook!)

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Giulia Scarpaleggia's avatar

Thank you, Andrew! Thank you for being one of the first supporters of Cucina Povera!

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Tess's avatar

Please tell us what book you are currently working on!

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Giulia Scarpaleggia's avatar

We're at the early stages, but I can say that it is very seasonal and based on one my favorite ingredients!

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Tess's avatar

Thank you! I look forward to learning more.

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Nicola Fairbrother's avatar

What a wonderful emotive piece about your journey, a lovely insight into what goes into putting together a cook book. I have only just started following you but I always look forward to seeing your posts appear in my inbox and this one I especially enjoyed. All the best with the new cook book. How long is the process from start to finish?

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