(Reviewed by JD Jung)
“…my romance with pasta has been my longest and best relationship.”
What can you expect from a cookbook written by a gay Italian, Irish and Mexican American stand up comedienne from Chicago? Plenty!
Matteo Lane writes about his love for pasta in a personal and humorous manner in his cookbook, Your Pasta Sucks. As far as the recipes go, he admits that he is limited by his knowledge and preferences. Unfortunately, I love seafood, which he hates, so I was disappointed not to see any fish in the book. Not even my favorite: anchovies!
There is so much to love though, so I’ll let it slide. It’s not all about recipes (even dessert) that have been passed from generations, but he relates other cultural tidbits in a humorous way. How do you know if your grandma is Italian? How do you conduct yourself at an Italian dinner? What are the rules for ordering coffee in Italy? By the way, he’s been there numerous times.
I enjoyed the peeks into his life, and I look forward to trying some of the recipes. That’s especially true if my finished dish looks anything like the colorful, mouth-watering photos.
Get ready to laugh and cook as you indulge in Your Pasta Sucks.
