Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a region-by-region traveller's guide which explores the history, geography and climate of Italy, showing how these features have influenced the cuisine and produce of each area.;The author is Italian born and recommends to the traveller what to buy and where to eat while in Italy and what local specialities to bring home.;Through a mixture of personal reminiscences and historical fact, Valentina Harris brings alive the customs and traditions of her native land.