* An inspiring book for both gardeners & cooks * Bring Italy to your table by growing your own produce * Simple gardening advice & delicious recipes In 2002 Sarah Fraser & her family moved to a ramshackle Italian farmhouse in Tuscany with dreams of self-sufficiency & a more `down-to-earth` lifestyle. Seven years & three TV series later (Channel 4`s ` No Going Back`, `A Year in Tuscany` & ` The Great Italian Escape`), Sarah has amassed a wealth of knowledge about cultivating Italian produce & what you can do with it. This is the perfect book for anyone who loves Italian food & would like to know how to grow it
- even on a small scale. Whether you have a balcony, a patio, or space for a full kitchen garden, Sarah provides a wealth of easy-to-understand instructions & advice
- tried & tested in her own garden. Basic information on how to get started, soil preparation, tools & choosing what to grow, is followed by information on individual vegetables, fruits & herbs, each with a delicious selection of recipes. If you`ve ever wondered why Italian food tastes so good, this is the book for you.

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Large, double-sided map providing excellent coverage of not just the Italian Lakes but a wide stretch of the French & Swiss Alps, with the Dolomites & north-eastern Italy. Enlargements cover Lakes Como & Garda, & several street plans are also included. Coverage extends west to Grenoble & the French Jura; north to Bern, the southern valleys of the Austrian Alps & western Carinthia; east to Trieste, with the whole of Istria included as an inset; & south to the outskirts of Turin & Mantua. Two large insets show in greater detail the areas around Lake Como & Lake Garda. The map provides a very good overview of the region ...

Italian Lakes in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Italian Lakes in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Italian Lakes in the Italia series from Footprint; comprising of a range of titles dedicated to the regions of Italy & designed for independent travellers who like exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. Each author has travelled extensively to provide unique insights into Italy ...

Italian Lakes in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Italian Lakes & Verona in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

Italian Lakes & Verona in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

Travellers Italian Lakes including Milan is the perfect guidebook for visitors to one of Italy's most spectacular regions. Features of this title include: expert advice that guides you straight to the best sights & experiences; detailed background on people, geography, culture & history; clear & accurate mapping including suggested walks & tours; full colour photography throughout; impartial & dependable sleeping, eating & entertainment listings; &, comprehensive coverage of the region's best, including: Milan; Casa del Manzoni; Lakes Maggiore, d' Orta, di Lugano, Garda, Como, d' Iseo; Isola Comacina; Bergamo; Brescia; &, Verona Mantova. ...

Berlitz Pocket Guide Italian Lakes & Verona contains everything you need to know about this beautiful region in a handy small format. Combining authoritative narrative detail with stunning colour photography, we show you the best places to visit in & around the lakes. We help you round the cities too, including Mantua, Brescia, Bergamo &, of course, the finest of all, Verona. Handy full-colour fold-out maps on the cover flaps help you get around. You`ll find a rundown of the Italian Lakes` Top 10 Attractions, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour of the lakes. The What to Do chapter is a snaphot of ways to spend your spare time, from nightlife to shopping to sports. With all the essential background information, including a brief history of the area & a rundown of the region`s cuisine, carefully chosen listings of the best hotels & restaurants, & an A-Z of all the travel tips you`ll need, there is no more useful small-format guide to the Italian Lakes. ...