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Tasting Italy: A Culinary Journey

by Eugenia Bone & amp; Julia Della Croce
National Geographic/America's Test Kitchen. Oct. 2018. 384p. photos. index. ISBN 9781426219740. $40. COOKING
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In a joint collaboration with America's Test Kitchen, National Geographic publishes its first cookbook. Food authors Bone and Croce divide the recipes into the three areas in Italy, subdivided by 20 administrative regions beginning with Valle d'Aosta and ending with the island of Sardinia. Following a description of the area are recipes accompanied by photos of the region and or the dish. Each recipe begins with "Why this recipe works." For example, dry-aged beef with arugula and parmigiano is paired with arugula, olive oil, lemon juice, and cheese. For those who like to make pasta, there's a simple recipe for semolina pasta. There are a few complex dessert recipes, but others, such as pistachio gelato, are both delicious and easy to accessible. Includes a glossary and table of metric conversions.
VERDICT This beautifully illustrated travel cookbook will be enjoyed by all who love Italy and its food. Recommended for public and academic libraries.—Christine Bulson, formerly with SUNY Oneonta
Reviewed by Christine Bulson , Nov 15, 2018
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