Food Culture In Italy
There is keen interest in the exquisite yet simple Italian cuisine and Italian culture. This volume provides an intimate look at how Italians cook, eat, and think about food today. It describes the cornucopia of foodstuffs and classic ingredients. An overview of the typical daily routine of meals and snacks gives a good feel for the everyday life. The changing roles of women are explored with a discussion of the inroads that convenience foods are making. In addition, the current concerns...
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Not a cookbook or an approbation of la dolce vita, this volume explores how Italians actually cook, eat and think about food. It begins with a timeline and historical overview and then examines food in everyday Italian life, offering examples of typical meals, food for special occasions and the status of Italians' diet and health. The text includes a glossary of foods, which is mouthwatering in itself, and a resource guide. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Series ForewordAcknowledgmentsChronologyIntroductionHistorical OverviewMajor Foods and IngredientsCooking at HomeTypical MealsEating OutSpecial OccasionsDiet and HealthBibliographyResource GuideGlossaryIndex of RecipesIndex
