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Viola Buitoni Unearths History and Geography of Italy’s Most Iconic Gastronomic Staples and Flavors in Artfully Photographed New Book
Be watching for a Upcoming Review San Francisco, September 18, 2023 — In Italy by Ingredient: Artisanal Foods, Modern Recipes (September/October 2023; Rizzoli New York, ISBN: 978-0-8478-7364-7, Hardcover), Viola Buitoni invites everyday cooks to dig into and savor the beloved staples of Italian cuisine at the heart of delicious, sensual meals. In a way that’s down-to-earth and evocative, Buitoni puts iconic Italian ingredients — from homey polenta to Umami-packed anchovies — in the context of history and geography. Then, complemented by gorgeous images from food photographer Molly De Coudreaux, she shows how to create these wonderfully satisfying and easy to make Italian dishes right at home in any American kitchen. …


