The Art Of Traditional Italian by Lucio Galletto (9781921383588)

Description - The Art Of Traditional Italian by Lucio Galletto

This book is a feast for the eyes as well as the tastebuds - original artworks from some of Australia's finest artists accompany the recipes in this exciting collaboration between Lucio and the long-time friends whose art famously lines the walls of his Sydney restaurant, Lucio's.

Without an understanding of tradition, you cannot make real Italian food!

Lucio Galletto grew up in a village on the Ligurian coast of Italy, where his parents had a restaurant. In The Art of Traditional Italian, he celebrates La Cucina Italiana- the flavours, the history and the techniques of Italian cuisine, perfected over centuries. All you favourites are here - vitello tonnato, spring minestrone, risotto alla milanese, eggplant parmigiana, veal saltimbocca and tiramisu, along with many more classic dishes you'll wish you'd tried sooner.

This book is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds - original artworks from some of Australia's finest artists accompany the recipes in this exciting collaboration between Lucio and the long-time friends whose art famously lines the walls of his Sydney restaurant, Lucio's. This is food from the heart - passionate, generous and authentic.

Lucio's eponymous restaurant is famously lined with artworks by some of Australia's most accomplished artists, and this book follows suit - each chapter features original artwork from one of his artist friends. A feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds, this glorious book will become a treasured addition to the shelves of cooks and artists everywhere.

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