- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd (7 Oct 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844001660
- ISBN-13: 978-1844001668
- Product Dimensions: 26.8 x 21.6 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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"'This book represents the past, present and future of Italian food. It is a journey I have willingly and lovingly undertaken' Antonio Carluccio"
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Antonio Carluccio's Italia is a gastronomic tour embracing every region of the country. Each chapter weaves together fascinating information on the region's traditions, its typical products and its characteristic regions. Antonio's knowledge of Italy stems from his childhood when his family moved around the country following his father's job as a railway stationmaster. As a young man working as a wine merchant, Antonio toured the country deepening his knowledge of its different regions. This book, photographed in Italy by Alastair Hendy, distils Antonio's passion for his mother country and brings real insight to the different factors that influence its food and cooking. The breathtaking visual content celebrates the gastronomic life of Italy with stunning photographs of countryside and architecture, of people and food products, and of mouth-watering recipes. From Piedmont and Lombardy through to Puglia and Calabria, Antonio has travelled his mother country to share with the reader his personal impressions, a lifetime of knowledge and his abiding passion for good food, good cooking and good living.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have a very large collection of cookery books, some packed with recipes, others more inspirational 'reading' books. This book falls into the latter category. It is a culinary journey through the Italian regions. Each chapter introduces the area/region and includes a few recipes drawn from that region. So, for example, the chapter on Lombardy has risotto; buckwheat pasta with cabbage, beans & cheese, and a sponge cake sandwiched with mascarpone cheese originating from southern Lombardy. There will be an outline of regional produce such as cheeses or wine.
I enjoyed reading about regions which are less well-known or whose cuisine is seldom seen outside Italy. By way of example, from Alto-Adige come recipes for ricotta dumplings with porcini sauce & for goulash; from Friuli, there is bean & sauerkraut soup (certainly not my cup of tea!), roast venison with pine needles, & fish goulash; from the Marche, there are deep fried stuffed olives.
There are some recipes which I do use such as the timbale of aubergines with Parmesan and tomatoes, pasta n'Casciata (pasta timbale), chickpea fritters to serve with stews, all of these from Sicily; a ravioli recipe from Sardinia using Pecorino, my favourite Italian cheese.
Altough I don't use this book to cook with on a regular basis, it nice to just pick it up and browse with a glass of Italian wine.
I enjoyed reading about regions which are less well-known or whose cuisine is seldom seen outside Italy. By way of example, from Alto-Adige come recipes for ricotta dumplings with porcini sauce & for goulash; from Friuli, there is bean & sauerkraut soup (certainly not my cup of tea!), roast venison with pine needles, & fish goulash; from the Marche, there are deep fried stuffed olives.
There are some recipes which I do use such as the timbale of aubergines with Parmesan and tomatoes, pasta n'Casciata (pasta timbale), chickpea fritters to serve with stews, all of these from Sicily; a ravioli recipe from Sardinia using Pecorino, my favourite Italian cheese.
Altough I don't use this book to cook with on a regular basis, it nice to just pick it up and browse with a glass of Italian wine.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have really enjoyed reading through this book. It's probably more of a reference book than an every-day useful one, but is definitely worth owning.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
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Gastronomic Tour through Italy - Good Food, Good Cooking & Good Living!
Antonio Carluccio is the leading authority on Italian cooking. Winner of many books on Italian recipes he runs and owns an Italian food shop and the series of Carluccio Caffes.
This book is full of glorious colour photos (food, people, places) and the recipes capture the true tast of the regions around Italy.
A must for all Italian food and cultural fans!
Large Hardback (A4 size).
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Gastronomic Tour through Italy - Good Food, Good Cooking & Good Living!
Antonio Carluccio is the leading authority on Italian cooking. Winner of many books on Italian recipes he runs and owns an Italian food shop and the series of Carluccio Caffes.
This book is full of glorious colour photos (food, people, places) and the recipes capture the true tast of the regions around Italy.
A must for all Italian food and cultural fans!
Large Hardback (A4 size).
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