From the Markets of Tuscany: A Cookbook

From the Markets of Tuscany: A Cookbook by Scarpaleggia, Giulia. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9788867532193.

A collection of traditional, seasonal recipes and a guide to the areas top food markets The story of farmers markets and market days held in Tuscan towns and villages Presents traditional recipes characteristic of the places visited Tuscan cooking lives in the regions homes and gardens, its small shops and market stalls. With From the Markets of Tuscany - A Cookbook, at once a collection of traditional, seasonal recipes and a guide to the areas top food markets, Giulia takes readers on a journey through her beloved Tuscany, exploring famous places but also more remote areas - from Florences urban streets and enchanting Volterra to mountainous Garfagnana and the wilds of Lunigiana, the gentle rolling hills of Val dOrcia, and the vineyards and olive groves of Chianti. Through photographs, words and recipes, Giulia tells the story of Florences historic markets, local organic farmers markets, and the weekly market days held in Tuscan towns and villages. She also explores Tuscanys coastal fish and seafood markets, together with the roadside vendors of the Maremma area, with their vibrant fresh fruit and vegetable stands. With each encounter, Giulia delves into the stories of Tuscanys food markets, drawing on memories and recipes that taste of home. Contents: Introduction; Food markets in Tuscany; Typical Recipes.