How Italian Food Conquered the World
HOW ITALIAN FOOD CONQUERED THE WORLD
This is a book for foodies, historians and sociologists alike – and it’s a fascinating read. Tracing the history of Italian food, from the impact of Chinese noodles on Italian pasta as we know it, to the effects of newly discovered ingredients from the Americas, if you’ve ever enjoyed a hearty minestrone, creamy gnocchi, pizza alla margherita or just a biscotti with your coffee, you’ll consume the pages.
Author John F Mariani, Esquire magazine’s food and travel writer, reveals the origins of some of the most adored Italian cuisine to originally come out of peasants’ kitchens, then takes readers into Michelin-starred restaurants, divulging some of the masters’ secrets. In great detail he tells a story of the country’s people, its fragmented past and how Italian food spread the globe over, becoming quite possibly the best-loved cuisine in the world.
The book is peppered with recipes of Italian staples like marinara sauce and egg-filled ravioli with truffles. It provides insights into the region’s wines and describes how, like the country’s food, Italian grape varieties have spread around the world.
How Italian Food Conquered the World retails for R229.95 on www.kalahari.net.
