David, Elizabeth
Italian Food
- ISBN 13:
- 9781911621294
- author:
- David, Elizabeth
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Grub Street
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 406
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.53 kg
- Genre:
- Cooking, Food & Drink, International, Italian,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Elizabeth David's Italian Food is a seminal work that redefined our understanding of this beloved cuisine. First published in 1954, after a year-long research trip to Italy, the book offers an exhaustive exploration of regional diversity in ingredients, methods, and language. David's groundbreaking approach reveals that there is no single 'national' Italian cuisine, but rather eight distinct recipes for aubergines, fourteen for artichokes, five for fennel, and seven for lentils, each from a different region. This wealth of regional variation was previously unknown to many in post-rationing England, where Italian food was often seen as little more than variations on pasta and veal. With its detailed descriptions of kitchens and cooking techniques, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to explore the rich culinary heritage of Italy.
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