
Why Italians Love to Talk About Food
ISBN13: 9780374289942
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Italians love to talk about food. The aroma of a simmering ragú, the bouquet of a local wine, the remembrance of a past meal: Italians discuss these details as naturally as we talk about politics or sports, and often with ... read more

From Publishers Weekly
Kostioukovitch, Umberto Eco’s Russian translator, seems an unlikely source for a volume that feels like an instant Italian food and food history classic, but she’s lived in Italy for 20 years and brings a nonnative’s eye and taste to a fairly comprehensive gastronomical project. Structured ... read more