Puglia in Cucina: The Flavours of Apulia

The gastronomic culture of Puglia captured in 80 recipes. But Puglia in Cucina is not just another cookbook: it offers an authentic insight into Puglia's culinary art and culture, side by side with a photographic journey through the region.

Alongside traditional fare are recipes with a touch of creativity, as well as invaluable advice on pairing with local wines. The book includes an entire section on wines from historic wineries, as well as a few new arrivals, and another section is devoted to the herbs of Puglia.

The cuisine of Puglia comes from both the land and sea. Its ingredients reflect the nature of the region, coming together in dishes that are 'simple' in the noblest sense of the world. The quality of these ingredients stems from farming and fishing traditions that are thousands of years old. And since so many of the dishes have the most humble origins, they are generally easy to prepare.

Author: William Dello Russo, Pietro Zito, Lillino Silibello
Publisher: Sime Books
Published: 10/01/2016
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.60lbs
Size: 9.30h x 7.50w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9788895218199


Review Citation(s):
Foreword 10/28/2016

About the Author
Russo, William Dello: - William Dello Russo was born in Puglia and now lives in Milan. He has written tourist guides to Italy, contributed to art history and tourism magazines, and has authored numerous art books. Since 2014 he has worked as an editor for the Sime Books publishing house, where he is responsible for all publications, both as author and series coordinator.Dutton, Colin: - After earning a degree in Documentary Photography at the University of Wales, Newport, Colin has since moved to Italy, where he works on a broad range of editorial and commercial assignments. Colin also undertakes personal work and long-term projects in collaboration with NGOs and educational organizations. His work has twice been exhibited at London's Photofusion Gallery and featured in the photographic press and on BBC television in the UK. His clients include: The Independent Magazine (UK), The Observer Life Magazine (UK), BBC Television (UK), The Sunday Telegraph Magazine, Le Figaro (France), Conde Nast Treveler (UK and Italy), Vanity Fair (Italy), Meridiani (Italy), Anna (Italy), Viaggi del Gusto (Italy), Saveur Magazine (USA), National Geographic (USA), Neon Magazine (Germany), Maxim Fashion (Germany), Lloyds TSB (UK), and Comic Relief (UK).Zito, Pietro: - Pietro Zito's uncle used to say that you need to "Know your produce, respect it, and look after it from the seed." Zito has made this philosophy his own. So, is Zito a chef? No, he's a qualified agriculture expert with a passion for cooking and for his part of Italy, which has changed dramatically under the influence of the modern world. Zito has set out to create a kind of Garden of Eden with his sprawling vegetable farm, where he grows all the vegetables served in his restaurant.
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