I just recently got this book and it is a welcome addition to my bookshelves but haven’t had the chance to use it much. If you want to go to Italy, eat in Italy and experience the culture THEN want to know everything there is to know, get this book.
Author: Riley, Gillian
Title: The Oxford Companion to Italian Food (Oxford Companion To…)
Publisher: Oxford
Notes: This book contains blurbs from the best Italian chefs. Like the infamous OED (Oxford English Dictionary) this will show you ingredients, methods and historical information.
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