Dear Olivia: An Italian Journey of Love and Courage

by Mary Contini

Book Overview

In this fascinating follow-up to the highly successful Dear Francesca, Mary Contini writes to her other daughter, Olivia, to tell the story of her great-grandparents, the humble Italian shepherds who emigrated to Edinburgh and then helped to transform Britain's food culture. Sharing some of the recipes that they brought over, the tomatoes, the garlic, the sausage, the wine, this is a mouthwatering memoir of family and food. It is also a brilliant...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841959820
• ISBN13: 9781841959825
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Canongate Books
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.1" x 7.7"