High Cuisine

Ottavia is the daughter of a famous Roman chef. Having watched her father since childhood, she dreams of making her mark in cooking, an inherently feminine craft that has been dominated by men for centuries. Bright and determined, she pursues her goal, perfecting her skills, discovering the power of passion and the bitterness of parting. Years go by, and now Ottavia is the owner of a successful restaurant, a wife, and a mother. The dream has come true, but unexpectedly, the past reminds her of itself.
Julia Kerninon tells the story of a strong woman in search of herself. Her novel is an honest conversation about relationships, family, destiny, and, of course, the magic of high cuisine, which becomes for the heroine both a passion and a meaning, and a salvation. The writer immerses us in the atmosphere of Italy, where food is art, and art is life itself. Ottavia's dishes, like the pages of her life, are full of hopes, often despair, but invariably—love.