by David Geisser (Author)
From the pope's table to yours
The Pontifical Swiss Guard presents ... a book like no other. From the elite protectors of the Popes and Defenders of the Faith for more than 500 years, a unique collection of exceptional recipes from simple to sublime, everyday staples to holiday feasts. Here are the classics served at Vatican tables for centuries and the finest of modern cuisine.
Best of all, we pay tribute to Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, and Saint John Paul II with their personal favorite dishes from their homelands of Argentina, Bavaria, and Poland.
A marvelous cookbook and so much more. The Vatican Cookbook features superb photographs that take us behind the scenes to secret and special places of Vatican City. Walk the hallowed halls of St. Peter's, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. Enjoy the stories and legends of the Swiss Guard handed down since the days of Michelangelo.
For all who love to cook and share meals with family and friends, and for all who are fascinated by the wonders and the grandeur of the Vatican, the Swiss Guard is pleased to offer you ... The Vatican Cookbook.
Front Jacket
The Vatican Cookbook, presented by the Pontifical Swiss Guard reveals for the first time the favorite dishes and personal menus of Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, and St. John Paul II. Enjoyed daily by Vatican dignitaries and guests from around the world, the more than 80 gourmet recipes included here range from the simple to the sublime, and from everyday staples to perfect meals for holiday feasts. Many of these receipes have been served at Vatican tables for centuries, and represents some of the finest cuisine in all of Rome.This one-of-a-kind book features over a hundred full-color photographs of these dishes, beautiful behind-the-scenes shots of daily life at the Vatican, dinner prayers and more, making this gorgeous cookbook nothing short of divine.
Author Biography
From February 2013, David was in the service of the Pontifical Swiss Guard and wrote his third cookbook "Buon Appetito," which achieved international success. In order to make cooking and nutrition accessible to a younger audience, David Geisser started his own YouTube channel and various campaigns in Eastern Switzerland.