Edible Italy

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.