{"id":114224,"date":"2026-02-17T10:44:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T10:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/?post_type=product&p=114224"},"modified":"2026-02-26T10:21:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T10:21:09","slug":"gennaros-hidden-italy-signed-copy","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/product\/9780008603830-1","title":{"rendered":"Gennaro’s Hidden Italy – SIGNED COPY"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-soaked coasts of Sicily, each page explores the ingredients, landscapes and kitchens that shaped these treasured recipes, many of which are now remembered by only a few Nonnas.<\/strong><\/p>\n

‘A brilliant book by one of the masters of Italian cuisine’ – STANLEY TUCCI<\/em><\/p>\n

‘Recipes that feel like old friends – comforting, much-loved, and a total joy’ – JAMIE OLIVER<\/em><\/p>\n

Gennaro Contaldo, with his unmatched passion for authentic Italian flavours, guides you through a treasure trove of lost recipes that were on the verge of fading into history. Organised by region (Central, North, Islands, and South), discover dishes that once formed the heart of family gatherings: humble pasta variations, vibrant sauces, and comforting classics.<\/p>\n

From Pope’s Pasta and Medieval Pancakes to Assassin’s Spaghetti, Courgettes with Amaretti, Sweet and Savoury Ravioli, Chestnut Pudding and even Watermelon Jelly – each captures the true spirit of Italy.<\/p>\n

Filled with Gennaro’s warm anecdotes and culinary wisdom, this book is a heartfelt homage to his homeland – celebrating tradition, preserving culture, and serving up Italy’s stories one irresistible bite at a time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-soaked coasts of Sicily, each page explores the ingredients, landscapes and kitchens that shaped these treasured recipes, many of which are now remembered by only a few Nonnas.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[59,26102,16450],"product_tag":[2131,27520,27067,3767,3764,30315,538,537],"class_list":{"0":"post-114224","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","5":"product_cat-food-drink","6":"product_cat-signed-and-special-editions","7":"product_cat-website-home-page-carousel","8":"product_tag-budget-cookery","9":"product_tag-cookery-dishes-courses-main-courses","10":"product_tag-cookery-preserving-freezing","11":"product_tag-cooking-with-herbs-spices","12":"product_tag-cooking-with-meat-game","13":"product_tag-cooking-with-pasta","14":"product_tag-quick-easy-cooking","15":"product_tag-tv-celebrity-chef-cookbooks","16":"pa_book_author-contaldo-gennaro","17":"pa_cover-hardback","18":"pa_dewey-641-5945-edition23","19":"pa_imprint-pavilion","20":"pa_language-english","21":"pa_pages-8406","22":"pa_publisher-pavilion","23":"pa_readership-general-trade-code-k","25":"first","26":"instock","27":"sold-individually","28":"taxable","29":"shipping-taxable","30":"purchasable","31":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\nGennaro's Hidden Italy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-soaked coasts of Sicily, each page explores the ingredients, landscapes and kitchens that shaped these treasured recipes, many of which are now remembered by only a few Nonnas.'A brilliant book by one of the masters of Italian cuisine' - STANLEY TUCCI'Recipes that feel like old friends - comforting, much-loved, and a total joy' - JAMIE OLIVERGennaro Contaldo, with his unmatched passion for authentic Italian flavours, guides you through a treasure trove of lost recipes that were on the verge of fading into history. Organised by region (Central, North, Islands, and South), discover dishes that once formed the heart of family gatherings: humble pasta variations, vibrant sauces, and comforting classics.From Pope's Pasta and Medieval Pancakes to Assassin's Spaghetti, Courgettes with Amaretti, Sweet and Savoury Ravioli, Chestnut Pudding and even Watermelon Jelly - each captures the true spirit of Italy.Filled with Gennaro's warm anecdotes and culinary wisdom, this book is a heartfelt homage to his homeland - celebrating tradition, preserving culture, and serving up Italy's stories one irresistible bite at a time.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/product\/gennaros-hidden-italy-signed-copy\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Gennaro's Hidden Italy\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-soaked coasts of Sicily, each page explores the ingredients, landscapes and kitchens that shaped these treasured recipes, many of which are now remembered by only a few Nonnas.'A brilliant book by one of the masters of Italian cuisine' - STANLEY TUCCI'Recipes that feel like old friends - comforting, much-loved, and a total joy' - JAMIE OLIVERGennaro Contaldo, with his unmatched passion for authentic Italian flavours, guides you through a treasure trove of lost recipes that were on the verge of fading into history. Organised by region (Central, North, Islands, and South), discover dishes that once formed the heart of family gatherings: humble pasta variations, vibrant sauces, and comforting classics.From Pope's Pasta and Medieval Pancakes to Assassin's Spaghetti, Courgettes with Amaretti, Sweet and Savoury Ravioli, Chestnut Pudding and even Watermelon Jelly - each captures the true spirit of Italy.Filled with Gennaro's warm anecdotes and culinary wisdom, this book is a heartfelt homage to his homeland - celebrating tradition, preserving culture, and serving up Italy's stories one irresistible bite at a time.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/product\/gennaros-hidden-italy-signed-copy\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Archway Bookshop\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArchwayBookshop\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-02-26T10:21:09+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cropped-logo_512-1.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"512\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"512\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@Archwaybookshop\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"1 minute\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/product\/gennaros-hidden-italy-signed-copy\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/product\/gennaros-hidden-italy-signed-copy\/\",\"name\":\"Gennaro's Hidden Italy\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-02-17T10:44:22+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-02-26T10:21:09+00:00\",\"description\":\"From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-soaked coasts of Sicily, each page explores the ingredients, landscapes and kitchens that shaped these treasured recipes, many of which are now remembered by only a few Nonnas.'A brilliant book by one of the masters of Italian cuisine' - STANLEY TUCCI'Recipes that feel like old friends - comforting, much-loved, and a total joy' - JAMIE OLIVERGennaro Contaldo, with his unmatched passion for authentic Italian flavours, guides you through a treasure trove of lost recipes that were on the verge of fading into history. Organised by region (Central, North, Islands, and South), discover dishes that once formed the heart of family gatherings: humble pasta variations, vibrant sauces, and comforting classics.From Pope's Pasta and Medieval Pancakes to Assassin's Spaghetti, Courgettes with Amaretti, Sweet and Savoury Ravioli, Chestnut Pudding and even Watermelon Jelly - each captures the true spirit of Italy.Filled with Gennaro's warm anecdotes and culinary wisdom, this book is a heartfelt homage to his homeland - celebrating tradition, preserving culture, and serving up Italy's stories one irresistible bite at a time.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/product\/gennaros-hidden-italy-signed-copy\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/product\/gennaros-hidden-italy-signed-copy\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/product\/gennaros-hidden-italy-signed-copy\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Buy Books\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/buy-books\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Food & Drink\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/product-category\/food-drink\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Gennaro’s Hidden Italy – SIGNED COPY\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/\",\"name\":\"Archway Bookshop\",\"description\":\"Axminster's Beautiful Bookshop\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Archway Bookshop\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cropped-cropped-logo_512-1.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cropped-cropped-logo_512-1.png\",\"width\":454,\"height\":368,\"caption\":\"Archway Bookshop\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArchwayBookshop\/\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/Archwaybookshop\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/archwaybookshop\/\"]}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Gennaro's Hidden Italy","description":"From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-soaked coasts of Sicily, each page explores the ingredients, landscapes and kitchens that shaped these treasured recipes, many of which are now remembered by only a few Nonnas.'A brilliant book by one of the masters of Italian cuisine' - STANLEY TUCCI'Recipes that feel like old friends - comforting, much-loved, and a total joy' - JAMIE OLIVERGennaro Contaldo, with his unmatched passion for authentic Italian flavours, guides you through a treasure trove of lost recipes that were on the verge of fading into history. Organised by region (Central, North, Islands, and South), discover dishes that once formed the heart of family gatherings: humble pasta variations, vibrant sauces, and comforting classics.From Pope's Pasta and Medieval Pancakes to Assassin's Spaghetti, Courgettes with Amaretti, Sweet and Savoury Ravioli, Chestnut Pudding and even Watermelon Jelly - each captures the true spirit of Italy.Filled with Gennaro's warm anecdotes and culinary wisdom, this book is a heartfelt homage to his homeland - celebrating tradition, preserving culture, and serving up Italy's stories one irresistible bite at a time.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/product\/gennaros-hidden-italy-signed-copy\/","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"Gennaro's Hidden Italy","og_description":"From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-soaked coasts of Sicily, each page explores the ingredients, landscapes and kitchens that shaped these treasured recipes, many of which are now remembered by only a few Nonnas.'A brilliant book by one of the masters of Italian cuisine' - STANLEY TUCCI'Recipes that feel like old friends - comforting, much-loved, and a total joy' - JAMIE OLIVERGennaro Contaldo, with his unmatched passion for authentic Italian flavours, guides you through a treasure trove of lost recipes that were on the verge of fading into history. Organised by region (Central, North, Islands, and South), discover dishes that once formed the heart of family gatherings: humble pasta variations, vibrant sauces, and comforting classics.From Pope's Pasta and Medieval Pancakes to Assassin's Spaghetti, Courgettes with Amaretti, Sweet and Savoury Ravioli, Chestnut Pudding and even Watermelon Jelly - each captures the true spirit of Italy.Filled with Gennaro's warm anecdotes and culinary wisdom, this book is a heartfelt homage to his homeland - celebrating tradition, preserving culture, and serving up Italy's stories one irresistible bite at a time.","og_url":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/product\/gennaros-hidden-italy-signed-copy\/","og_site_name":"Archway Bookshop","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArchwayBookshop\/","article_modified_time":"2026-02-26T10:21:09+00:00","og_image":[{"width":512,"height":512,"url":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cropped-logo_512-1.png","type":"image\/png"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_site":"@Archwaybookshop","twitter_misc":{"Estimated reading time":"1 minute"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/product\/gennaros-hidden-italy-signed-copy\/","url":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/product\/gennaros-hidden-italy-signed-copy\/","name":"Gennaro's Hidden Italy","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/#website"},"datePublished":"2026-02-17T10:44:22+00:00","dateModified":"2026-02-26T10:21:09+00:00","description":"From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-soaked coasts of Sicily, each page explores the ingredients, landscapes and kitchens that shaped these treasured recipes, many of which are now remembered by only a few Nonnas.'A brilliant book by one of the masters of Italian cuisine' - STANLEY TUCCI'Recipes that feel like old friends - comforting, much-loved, and a total joy' - JAMIE OLIVERGennaro Contaldo, with his unmatched passion for authentic Italian flavours, guides you through a treasure trove of lost recipes that were on the verge of fading into history. Organised by region (Central, North, Islands, and South), discover dishes that once formed the heart of family gatherings: humble pasta variations, vibrant sauces, and comforting classics.From Pope's Pasta and Medieval Pancakes to Assassin's Spaghetti, Courgettes with Amaretti, Sweet and Savoury Ravioli, Chestnut Pudding and even Watermelon Jelly - each captures the true spirit of Italy.Filled with Gennaro's warm anecdotes and culinary wisdom, this book is a heartfelt homage to his homeland - celebrating tradition, preserving culture, and serving up Italy's stories one irresistible bite at a time.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/product\/gennaros-hidden-italy-signed-copy\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/product\/gennaros-hidden-italy-signed-copy\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/product\/gennaros-hidden-italy-signed-copy\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Buy Books","item":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/buy-books\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Food & Drink","item":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/product-category\/food-drink\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Gennaro’s Hidden Italy – SIGNED COPY"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/#website","url":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/","name":"Archway Bookshop","description":"Axminster's Beautiful Bookshop","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/#organization","name":"Archway Bookshop","url":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cropped-cropped-logo_512-1.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cropped-cropped-logo_512-1.png","width":454,"height":368,"caption":"Archway Bookshop"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ArchwayBookshop\/","https:\/\/x.com\/Archwaybookshop","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/archwaybookshop\/"]}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/114224","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=114224"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=114224"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=114224"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=114224"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=114224"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}