Soffritto: A Return to Italy

by David Dale and Lucio Galletto

A family saga, a love story, an eating guide, and a travel memoir to the birthplace of pesto, parmesan, prosciutto, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil This recollection follows Lucio Galletto as he returns to his homeland in search of his foundations, his personal " soffritto "--the starter kit of olive oil, garlic, and herbs from which a great dish is bilt. In 1975, Lucio moved to Australia for a woman with whom he fell in love at his parents' restaurant...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1742374883
• ISBN13: 9781742374888
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Allen & Unwin
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.0" x 7.7"