The Oxford Companion to Italian Food

The Oxford Companion to Italian Food
ISBN-10
0198606176
ISBN-13
9780198606178
Category
Cooking / Regional & Ethnic / Italian
Pages
637
Language
English
Published
2007-11-01
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Author
Gillian Riley

Description

A comprehensive food reference covers all aspects of the history and culture of Italian cuisine, including dishes, ingredients, cooking methods, implements, regional specialties, the appeal of Italian cuisine, and outside culinary influences.

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