Original by Gestalten & Remo Viani

Originale, Recipes and Essentials of Italian Cooking 

Discover the essence of authentic Italian dishes and learn how to create the rich flavors of Italy in your own kitchen with the right ingredients.

The power of Italian cuisine lies in the quality of its ingredients. For Italians, that quality is as essential as the air they breathe. It is this dedication to pure and fresh produce that makes classic, homemade Italian dishes so unique. The rich flavors and apparent simplicity of this cuisine are a tribute to the timeless, high-quality ingredients that form the basis of every dish.

The coffee table book Originale is not an ordinary cookbook, but a complete guide that shows you how to experience Italian cuisine authentically. The book offers dozens of inspiring recipes based on a select number of essential ingredients. By selecting and using these correctly, as explained in Originale, you can bring the flavors of Rome, Naples, or Bologna to your own table.

Lovingly compiled, Originale celebrates the timeless charm of Italian cuisine, its history, and culture. Let yourself be inspired by recipes and stories that take you to the heart of Italy. Buon appetito!

About the author
Remo Viani, founder of Viani Alimentari and director of Viani Importe GmbH, discovered the true flavors of Italy in his grandmother's homemade meals in Pietra Ligure. In the 1990s, he traded his career in advertising to follow in his Italian father's footsteps. He began importing regional specialties to Germany and grew into an authority in Italian delicacies, with stores, food festivals, and an indestructible passion for Italian food.