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Al Dente: The Adventures of a Gastronome in Italy

by William Black
RM29.49 MYR Now RM14.56 MYR Save 51% more
Al Dente: The Adventures of a Gastronome in Italy - Thryft
Al Dente: The Adventures of a Gastronome in Italy - Thryft

Taste the authentic flavors of Italy's culinary heritage.

This book is a delightful journey through the vibrant and delicious world of Italian cuisine. Join the author as he explores the roots of Italian food, from savoring the perfect cup of coffee in Turin to witnessing the exhilarating tuna catch in Sardinia. Along the way, you'll not only discover the most mouthwatering and genuine dishes but also unravel the captivating history of the author's own family's involvement in Italy's past. With its enticing descriptions and humorous anecdotes, this book will transport you to Italy, leaving you craving for more of its culinary magic.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Al Dente: The Adventures of a Gastronome in Italy

by William Black
RM29.49 MYR Now RM14.56 MYR Save 51% more
ISBN: 9780552999984
Authors: William Black
Publisher: Black Swan
Date of Publication: 2004-06-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Food & Drink, Travel, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Culinary, Biography Memoir, Travelogue, Food and Drink, Cooking, Food, Memoir
Goodreads rating: 3.71
(rated by 42 readers)

Description

Contrary to popular opinion, the answer to the question ‘Where does pizza come from?’ is not ‘The freezer.’ But it is true to say that many Italian foods are now part of our everyday diet. Pesto, Parmesan and ciabatta are on sale in every supermarket.In Al Dente, William Black travels the length and breadth of Italy to get to the roots of Italian food. His quest for the most delicious and authentic cooking and the very finest ingredients take him to wonderfully familiar places and hidden delights: he drinks coffee in Turin, and views the mattanza, the annual tuna catch, off the coast of Sardinia. And as he eats his way to the country’s culinary heart, he unearths the fascinating story of his own family’s role in Italian history. A joy from cover to cover. It will probably make you want to book a holiday and it will certainly make you laugh.
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Taste the authentic flavors of Italy's culinary heritage.

This book is a delightful journey through the vibrant and delicious world of Italian cuisine. Join the author as he explores the roots of Italian food, from savoring the perfect cup of coffee in Turin to witnessing the exhilarating tuna catch in Sardinia. Along the way, you'll not only discover the most mouthwatering and genuine dishes but also unravel the captivating history of the author's own family's involvement in Italy's past. With its enticing descriptions and humorous anecdotes, this book will transport you to Italy, leaving you craving for more of its culinary magic.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.