Italian food, with all of its wonderful flavours and colours has been embraced wholeheartedly in this country; it so suits our climate, lifestyle and the way we like to eat and share food with friends and family. All of the classic recipes are here along with some delicious surprises. This is a great book for the novice or experienced cook. There is information on pasta and some of the more common ingredients used in Italian cooking, as well as a chart to help with the correct pronunciations.