Veneto: Authentic Recipes from Venice and the Italian Northeast

by Julia della Croce

Most everyone is familiar with the enchanting city of Venice, but the Veneto region of Italy also lays claim to rich deltas of rice, olive groves and vineyards, fertile flatlands, and one of the most dramatic mountainscapes anywhere in the world. Naturally, this would create a wealth of cherished culinary traditions. The authentic Veneto kitchen merges its ancient heritage with humble ingredients, producing one of the most fascinating cuisines in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811823504
• ISBN13: 9780811823500
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)
• Length: 161 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.1" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

More than a cookbook

Although some of the recipes don't look too enticing, della Croce offers pages of great background information on the types and history of foods in the Veneto. And with the lush photography and rich quotes pulled from literature, even if you never make a recipe from this book, it makes a great gift for anyone who loves food or all things Venetian.