Explore the roots of Italian cucina povera with Annette Canini Daems as she guides you through the country where food is not a product but a culture. Embark with her on a stunning road trip through all 20 regions that make up the Italian peninsula's 'boot'.

• You'll be delighted by new, undiscovered dishes on the Italian culinary map. Each region and terroir boasts its own unique cuisine, because Italy is so much more than just pasta...
• Discover how certain dishes were born out of bitter necessity but have been handed down through the generations with intense flavour and passion, and how a rich culinary tradition arose from 'poor' ingredients.
• Annette recounts the fascinating stories of the exceptionally driven people who treasure and uphold their regional cultural heritage.
• Try your own hand at centuries-old recipes that are a culinary reflection of regional pride. This book contains over 100 authentic dishes.

Buon appetito!