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Food Culture in Italy
Fabio Parasecoli
ISBN: 0-313-32726-2
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-32726-1
256 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 10/30/2004
List Price: $55.00 (UK Sterling Price: £37.95)
Discount Price: $27.50 Sale Price for U.S. Customers Only. Save 50%. Ends 12/31/2009.
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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Description: There is keen interest in the exquisite yet simple Italian cuisine and Italian culture. This volume provides an intimate look at how Italians cook, eat, and think about food today. It describes the cornucopia of foodstuffs and classic ingredients. An overview of the typical daily routine of meals and snacks gives a good feel for the everyday life. The changing roles of women are explored with a discussion of the inroads that convenience foods are making. In addition, the current concerns about the food supply, the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and the slow food movement are tied in to the debates on these issues in the United States.

Food is one of the main reasons why many Americans travel to Italy. Yet, the fascination with Italian cuisine is not all about health or taste. There is much more to it. Italian food is perceived and portrayed in the media as representing a whole lifestyle: Italians live la dolce vita, leisurely eating and drinking with friends and families, families are still important, and communities are close knit. The reality of Italian society is more complex, and this volume offers a balanced view of Italian culture and identity through its foodways.
Table of Contents:
  • Series Foreword
    Acknowledgments
    Chronology
    Introduction
    Historical Overview
    Major Foods and Ingredients
    Cooking at Home
    Typical Meals
    Eating Out
    Special Occasions
    Diet and Health
    Bibliography
    Resource Guide
    Glossary
    Index of Recipes
    Index
About the Author: FABIO PARASECOLI, based in Rome, writes on and teaches about Italian food and food history and represents the Italian media firm Gambero Rosso in New York City.
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