Book Signing with Ursula Ferrigno
Meet Ursula Ferrigno, best selling author of brand new 'Dolci Italiani’', filled will a delectable feast of traditional Italian desserts and pastries. Join us from 2pm - 4pm to delve into Ursula's moreish world!
Join us to meet chef and author Ursula Ferrigno as she introduces her mouth-watering and inspiring new book, 'Dolci Italiani: Desserts, Cakes and Other Sweet Bakes from Italy'. Discover the art of gifting loved ones with delectable bites, and baking wholesome Italian sweet treats to impress even the harshest critic! With no booking required, simply join us in the Reading Room on Saturday 22nd November, from 2-4pm.
‘I love the concept of an edible gift that is homemade: someone has spent time and energy making something to give someone else pleasure. It’s the ultimate token of friendship, of love even.’
Ursula Ferrigno
Photography by Clare Winfield
An acclaimed food writer and chef, Ursula Ferrigno trained at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and has taught at leading cookery schools in both the UK and Italy, including the celebrated Leith’s School of Food and Wine. In addition to writing 25 books, Ursula has also written for ‘Olive’, ‘BBC Good Food’ and ‘The Observer’ and has made any appearances on television.
Dolci Italiani is filled to the brim with over 70 delicious recipes for the best Italian sweet treats. Including recipes that range from Lemon & Pistachio Torta, Zabaglione Ice Cream, Sweet Ricotta Bread and Fudged Espresso Shortbread, it's a nostalgic collection of Italian classics, mixed in with Edible Gifting recipes and stories of the history behind particular desserts. By imparting Ursula's knowledge of Italian cuisine through her infectious passion for mouth-watering desserts, Dolci Italiani shows that there is a sweet treat for every occasion.
Photography by Clare Winfield
‘Sweet things are very much part of daily life.’
Ursula Ferrigno