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5 books of Sister Germana to have in the library – Italian Cuisine


Sister Germana, the "cook of God" passed away at the age of 81 and left us many works, books, cookbooks and agendas that tell about poor cooking, home cooking, with practical and sincere advice, here are some to consult when you are missing ideas or need advice

Sister Germana, first name Martina Consolaro, born in Crespadoro in July 1938, becomes part of the order of nuns of the famous Christian of Turin as a young sixteen year old and in 1958 she was entrusted with home economics lessons, cooking classes for girlfriends about to get married, which allowed her to cultivate her passion for cooking. The first cookbook arrives in 1983, When angels cook, three thousand recipes, two million copies sold, 32 reprints. Many other successful volumes followed, about forty papers and more, the invitations on television and the collaborations with Radio Maria, Famiglia Cristiana and Visa began. Now look at the bookstore and if you are missing these titles we advise you to get them, they will come in handy.

Home agenda 2020

The irreplaceable daily agenda of Sister Germana, the latest published book, full of proposals, advice, curiosities, ideas and food for thought. His Home Agenda has just passed the prestigious milestone of 30 years. His recipes draw from the Italian gastronomic tradition, that of home cooking, recipes prepared in the family for the whole family, which enhance simple and inexpensive ingredients, through genuine and easy to make dishes, which follow seasonality, parties and anniversaries.

Sister Germana's cookbook, the family kitchen

Recipe book released in 2017, in the preface Sister Germana writes "over 56 years I have invented more than 3000 recipes, all tested and written just as they are made, simply: for this reason my recipes" always succeed ", just knowing to read". Recipes for every day and recipes for the holidays, which bring the family together around the table to enjoy the pleasures of good food together.

Today I cook saving … despite the euro

In 2005 he came out with a book dedicated to the kitchen of savings, many ideas for preparing healthy and tasty dishes while being careful of the portfolio. Saving not only at the supermarket at the time of purchase, but also at home when we put ourselves in the kitchen, being careful not to throw anything away, to also use those ingredients that might seem waste and that instead turn into useful products for recycling recipes and save fridge, with a very special section dedicated to children.

The best of Sister Germana's cuisine

The book published by De Agostini in 2001, presents more than 400 recipes divided according to the most practical and usual criterion: appetizers, first courses, fish, meats, vegetables, eggs, sauces, desserts. Recipes created by Sister Germana with imagination and passion, traditional dishes to which the cook has drawn with intelligence, proposing them with a simple and confidential language.

The great book of easy cooking

The fully illustrated guide to prepare and present magnificent recipes, released in 1996. The complete encyclopedia of the easy cooking of Sister Germana, a test cook who has been able to embrace the needs of families, recommending the right dishes for every occasion. More than 700 recipes including appetizers, first courses, main courses, side dishes and desserts, each recipe is explained with clear words and beautiful illustrations, which allow you to intuitively understand the steps to be carried out.

His life is told in an autobiography, The life and recipes of Sister Germana, released in 2018. "Say it with a plate! his special motto that reminds us to always cook with the heart.

Farewell to Sister Germana, "the cook of God" – Italian Cuisine

Farewell to Sister Germana, "the cook of God"


She died at 81 in the Varese area. She has written dozens of successful cookbooks and has been a well-known face on TV since the 1980s

They called it "the cook of God": Sister Germana, author of dozens of successful cookbooks and a well-known face on TV since the 1980s, died at 81 in Varesotto, where she had lived for some time. Her name was Martina Consolaro, she was born in Crespadoro, in the province of Padua and, when she was very young, she had discovered her passion for cooking.

Home economics courses

He was 16 years old, when he entered the Sisters of the Christian Famulato in Turin as a postulant: it was an institute for the pastoral care of the "domestic workers". In 1958, when the nuns organized a home economics course for girlfriends, they asked her to take a cooking class. "I started to cry, I didn't even know where to start," Sister Germana had told "Famiglia Cristiana". “Then I realized that I could put my experience to good use: the city girls did not even know how to break an egg while I, the daughter of farmers, had learned to prepare food with what was available . His motto, ever since, was: "Where the wallet doesn't go, the brain comes."

The first book When angels cook

Then, with Dominicans Angelico Ferrua and Giordano Muraro, Sister Germana founded the Punto Familia in Turin, with courses for boyfriends, but also the assistance of psychologists and doctors for couples. It is there that the publisher Piemme arrives to ask for an article from Father Muraro, who was however absent. Sister Germana comes forward, who, in 1983, made her debut with her first book, When angels cook: three thousand recipes, two million copies sold, 32 reprints. Many other successful volumes of the series follow In the kitchen with Sister Germana, a column on "Famiglia Cristiana" starts and the invitations begin on television. The critic Edoardo Raspelli takes her to Rai, where he participates in What are you doing, eating?, with Enza Sampò, Your facts with Magalli and Giletti and also the Sanremo festival, in 1999.

In recent years, Sister Germana has lived in one retirement home in the Varese area, continuing to work forAgenda, out each year with De Agostini. His life is told in an autobiography, The life and recipes of Sister Germana (Editorial Program). And his latest book is Sister Germana's cookbook: 30 years of home cooking, released four years ago. His funeral, as required by the containment rules of Covid-19, will be in strictly private form, in Durlo of Crespadoro.

Back from our Adventures in Idaho

by Pam on January 7, 2013

Boise, Idaho:

We just got back from a fun filled trip to Idaho. We spent time with some of our family in Boise and celebrated Christmas together with them. We had a mellow week of watching movies, eating excellent meals cooked on my brother in law’s new Traeger grill, and spending time laughing and hanging out together. It was nice to enjoy the holiday with my parents and my sister and her family.

Cheers!

 

I love that my sister shares!

 

My nephew helps prepare the feast with his father

 

I was so happy to celebrate Christmas with my parents

 

Quality time with my guy

 

My husband and I were thrilled to spend time with two of our best friends

 

I love these rascals!

McCall, Idaho:

We left Boise and headed to my husband’s hometown where we met up with our good friends from Portland. We were so thankful to be staying at my mother in law’s amazing home. The kids enjoyed playing out in the snow, sledding, and skiing. The weather was beautiful, sunny, and cold. We had a fun filled and relaxing time together – it was so nice to show our friends how beautiful Idaho is!

Morning frost

 

Group shot on the Payette Lake

 

Amazing view

 

Ready to ski!

 

Heading down the mountain after skiing

 

Sunrise

 

Breakfasts of champions

 

It’s hard to leave such a beautiful place!

It was a whirlwind trip and we had such a wonderful time but it’s also really nice to be home!  I hope you all had a great holiday season! I’ll be back to cooking tomorrow.

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