Strawberries & spices, chocolate & chick peas, even rose petals, candied violets & vodka are among the unusual ingredients in the collection. But while the selection of ingredients is adventurous, the author's instructions are clear & easy to follow, & the results are unusual but easy to achieve. Each dish can be prepared in half an hour, & all ingredients are available at larger supermarkets or gourmet or Italian specialty shops--even buffalo milk...