Modern Italian Food

Published by Hardie Grant Books,, 2004, hardcover, blue ribbon place marker, illustrated, index, 258 pages, condition: as new.

Stefano de Pieri learned to cook as a child in Veneto in the north of Italy. Offering recipes with roots from the Old World and the New, this cookbook tempts and encourages the domestic cook. Food is about conviviality and hospitality, to be made and consumed with enjoyment and in the company of family and friends. With his lively prose and accessible recipes, it also features a comprehensive section on Italian wine, cheese, and preservesâ , "perfect for creating both Old World, northern-Italian dishes and modern ones using regional produce.