The Italian Table delivers both parts of the fantasy and reality of
Italian meals as they would be eaten on location. Combining menus and
recipes with visual experience and inspiration--as well as insight into
the traditions of the food and celebrations--it serves as a practical
resource that gives home cooks and hosts step-by-step guidance on how to
re-create these fabulous meals at their own tables.
Menus and recipes include: Eating in the Market in Florence with
Coward's Spaghetti and Pappa al Pomodoro; A Sunday Lunch in
Emilia-Romagna with Ricotta and Swiss Chard Tortelli, Vegetable Pie, and
Stuffed Pork Roast; and A Table by the Sea in Positano with Mozzarella
on Grilled Lemon Leaves, Squid and Walnut Salad, and Jackie O's
Spaghetti. With a resources section for Italian ingredients; headnotes
brimming with interesting history, recipe shortcuts, and serving
suggestions; and menu introductions detailing what to drink, how to set
the table, and how to time the preparation and the party itself, this is
an essential guide for home cooks and those who love to entertain.