Italian Cooking: The Food and the Lifestyle by Linda Doeser

Discover Italy through recipes, traditions, and flavour

Very Good Condition – minor cover and corner wear.

Italian Cooking: The Food and the Lifestyle is a richly illustrated guide to the ingredients, techniques, customs, and shared pleasures that define Italian food. Linda Doeser places recipes within their cultural setting, exploring the regional character of Italian cookery and the importance of fresh produce, simple preparation, and meals enjoyed with family and friends. From antipasti, soups, pasta, and risotto to meat, fish, vegetables, breads, desserts, and preserves, the collection offers practical instructions for creating both familiar favourites and traditional dishes at home. Photographs and background features bring Italy’s markets, kitchens, and dining traditions to life, making this an inviting cookbook for anyone who wants to understand not only how Italians cook, but how food fits into everyday Italian life.