by Tim Mazurek Some time in the late 90's, I was given a copy of Cucina Simpatica, the cookbook from Providence's well-loved Al Forno restaurant. I was told that the authors, chef/owners Johanne Killeen and George Germon, were artists. I was an artist, and like Killeen and Germon, I also liked cooking. It was a thoughtful gift.Cucina Simpatica is one of a handful of books that have survived the numerous apartments, roommates, and developmental stages since my early twenties. It quickly became a prized possession, one that I made sure to keep with me even when leaving countless other books ... Read More