Tasting Italy: A Culinary Journey

This travelogue explores the myth and beauty of the Italian way of life through regional food and great writers.

Alice Vollenweider has written widely on Italian and French cuisine as reflected in literature. She has also worked as a literary translator, translating Luigi Malerba, Giacomo Leopardi and Giorgio Manganelli.

'An outstanding all-in-one travelogue, cookbook and literary guide, whereby the author displays her passion for Italian food with mouth-watering servings of authentic local dishes. All the main regions of Italy, including Sicily and Sardinia are introduced by their cuisine and the book features many recipes and useful information on where to eat and drink.' -- Robert Giorgione FoodWineTravel 'This book - equal parts travelogue, cookbook and literary tome - is filled with shrewd and observant prose.' The Glasgow Herald 'Alice Vollenweider's "culinary journey" through Italy fuses anecdotes with recipes, a winning combination mastered by Elizabeth David, Michel Roux, Elizabeth Ayrton and Colette Rossant.' -- Matthew Bell Times Literary Supplement