Pizza has been around since Greek and Roman times, but owes its popularity to its Italian influencces. Grilling pizza and flatbreads imparts a unique, smoky flavor that tastes as though it is fresh from a brick oven pizzeria. Plus, it is a fast and easy way to make homemade pizza! Part of the great Italian cooking tradition is handing down heirloom pieces from generation to generation. The Italian Cooking Essentials will immediately take their place in this wonderful tradition. These pieces are necessities in any kitchen and will be delighting cooks and guests for generations to come! Through his restaurants, cookbooks, products and television shows, Mario Batali breathes the spirit of the Old World into modern day America and shows us how to revel in the inherent joys of daily life. Copco, a leading manufacturer of kitchenware products, has joined forces with award-winning chef Mario Batali to create The Italian Kitchen, a unique line of kitchen tools and serveware. The elegant and functional assortment draws on the best of Copco’s design and manufacturing experience and Mario’s cooking expertise. The result – a perfect blend of classic quality and contemporary function – addresses the needs of all consumers, from kitchen novices to experienced cooks. These are the tools that Mario wants in his kitchen. You’ll want them in your kitchen too. Features: Includes a 14-in. sandstone and an enameled cast iron frame Enameled cast iron frame raises the stone from the flames for even heating Sandstone can be used independently, in an indoor oven, when not grilling.
