Slow Food Fast Cars

A deeply personal collection shaped by life at Casa Maria Luigia, where food, design, and hospitality come together in the Italian countryside.
A thoughtful volume of 85 recipes for breakfasts, shared tables, and everyday moments, rooted in the traditions of Emilia-Romagna.
An evocative blend of cooking, storytelling, and place, offering a window into a richly layered way of living and gathering.

about the author

Massimo Bottura is the chef patron of Osteria Francescana, a globally celebrated three Michelin star restaurant based in Modena, Italy, where he grew up. The restaurant is now in the ‘Best of the Best’ group on the World’s 50 Best List.

Lara Gilmore is a fine arts major, restaurateur, author, and hotelier. She met Massimo, her husband, while working in New York. Together they opened Osteria Francescana in 1995 and Casa Maria Luigia in 2019.

Jessica Rosval is a Canadian chef working in the restaurant industry since 2001. She is currently the Head Chef at Casa Maria Luigia.