The Splendid Table

Recommended by Ruth Rogers, and 1 others. See all reviews

Ranked #7 in Italian Cooking

Just when you thought you knew the best of Northern Italy, along comes Lynne RossettoKasper to introduce you to Emilia-Romagna, a fertile wedge between Milan, Venice, and Florence, as gastronomically important as any land in the world. The lush homeland of balsamic vinegar, Prosciutto di Parma, tortellini, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, this is a region venerated by Italy's food cognoscenti. "Ask an Italian where to take only one meal in Italy, and, after recommending his mother's house, he will more than likely send you to EmiliaRomagna,"writes Kasper.

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Ruth Rogers A book for when you have time to cook a long, slow recipe. Inspired by the cuisine of the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy. (Source)


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