I also ate twice at Franceschetta, Bottura's casual restaurant, where it is much easier to get a reservation.) His recipes are for soda bread, roast vegetable gazpacho and 'Marconara', an eggless version of carbonara. The title dish, Bread is Gold, is described as Bottura's ode to his grandmother, using simple ingredients - bread crumbs, warm milk and sugar - to create something delicious. The royalties from the book go to Food for Soul, Bottura's non-profit entity, to create and sustain community kitchens around the world. Organised by JP McMahon, the event is a must for anyone working in food in Ireland.

Source: Irish Independent December 31, 2017 02:33 UTC