The Heritage of Italian Cooking

The Heritage of Italian Cooking by Lorenza De' Medici. Published by Random House Inc, New York, NY, 1993. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Folio (up to 15'' tall). Condition: Fine in Good DJ. 256 Pgs. ISBN 0394588762. LCCN 90-8346. A richly illustrated celebration of Italian culinary history. With over 150 recipes devised by one of Italy's most accomplished cooks, this book is a feast of historic proportions. Each chapter contains a selection of the most delicious and interesting recipes, gathered from Renaissance menus, old diaries, the first Italian cookbooks and ancient traditions. Modern versions of traditional recipes provide today's cooks with an unusual range of dishes, as well as simple meals. Each chapter is introduced by an historical view of the food's development and use in Italy. In addition, there is a chapter on menus, the centuries old art of combining foods harmoniously to form a meal. Description text copyright 2012 BooksForComfort. Item ID 26039.