The Food of Italy

THE FOOD OF ITALY is the first in a series of richly photographed cookbooks that examines the food of different countries. Lush images and essays on Italy and its world-famous gastronomic culture make this much more than a cookbook. Pictorial essays presented in gatefold spreads highlight six food journeys and share the traditions behind Italy's best-known exports: cheese, pizza, cured meat, pasta, coffee, and wine. A glossary of Italian food and cooking terms will help transform anyone's kitchen into a cucina.