Over 30 years ago Antonio Carluccio & Gennaro Contaldo separately left their native Italy for Britain where in time they met worked together & established themselves as leading authorities on Italian cooking. In this compelling book
- written to accompany the primetime BBC series
- the two old friends have embarked upon an amazing journey back to their homeland to reconnect with their culinary heritage explore past & current traditions & reveal the very soul of Italian gastronomy. Containing over 100 mouthwatering recipes this extraordinary book goes beyond the cliches to reveal real Italian food as cooked by real Italians. It
Includes:: an intriguing combination of classic dishes & ingredients as well as others showcasing the changes in style & influences that have become a part of the Italy of today. Reflecting the insights of both men into Italy then & now Carluccio & Contaldo's return captures the essence of its authors
- their humour their wisdom their curiosity & most significantly their shared passion for good simple food. It is an essential book for anyone with a genuine interest in Italian food.