Book description
“Matteo Lane is a liar. In the pages of Your Pasta Sucks, he repeats that he has no business writing a cookbook, all while masterfully (and hilariously) weaving an intricate tale of food and family and schooling the reader in the flavors, traditions, and techniques of Rome, Sicily, and his own Italian-American kitchen.”—Katie Parla, author of Food of the Italian IslandsYour pasta sucks, but it doesn't have to. Let celebrated comedian and totally legit author Matteo Lane show you how through 30 delicious recipes and laugh-out-loud stories.Organized by the most important places and people in his life—from Chicago and New York to Rome and Sicily—comedian, actor, and YouTube sensation Matteo Lane’s first cookbook features recipes rooted in serious pasta knowledge but presented with his signature snarky and sassy wit. Turn these pages to find:A conversational recipe (definitely not an argument) with his bestie Nick Smith on their versions of Mac and Cheese.A short rant over the validity of “alfredo” that turns into a delicious recipe for Penna alla Vodka.Matteo’s foolproof Homemade Pasta recipe.Lots of hardworking, handy tips—like a treatise on how to not f*ck up your pasta—so you can learn while you laugh.And that’s not all—the book's jacket folds out into a centerfold-style poster that redefines “saucy”!For fans of Matteo Lane or readers looking for a humorous take on Italian culture, Your Pasta Sucks will satisfy all.HILARIOUS CELEBRITY COOKBOOK: Matteo Lane is a force: Named one of Variety’s Top Ten Comics to Watch, he performs for sold-out crowds all over the world. On his popular YouTube channel, Matteo guides viewers through his favorite simple dishes and regales them with hilarious asides. Fans always ask for written recipes, and this deliciously funny Italian cookbook is answering their call.A SNARKY LOVE LETTER TO ITALIAN CULTURE: From a guide to how to order coffee in Rome to an ode to Matteo's favorite pasta personalities, a silly list of things you'll find in a nonna's house, and much more—this cookbook is more than just a collection of delicious Italian recipes.Perfect for:Fans of Matteo Lane and his standup comedyPeople looking for books that celebrate Italian and Italian American cultureSupporters of LGBTQIA+ content creatorsFans of Italian cooking and food-centric entertainers like The Pasta Queen Foodies looking for a unique present for a housewarming, birthday, holiday, or host/hostess gift
Hidden Tree
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience