Stefano and Jim explore dishes of depth and texture, where poaching, steaming and smoking among more standard techniques) are part of the Italian gastronomic lexicon. The recipes are straightforward, but not dumbed-down - and always have an eye on the importance of flavour, texture and presentation.[...]
The Sahara has long been portrayed as a barrier that divides the Mediterranean world from Africa proper and isolates the countries of the Maghrib from their southern and eastern neighbours. Rather than viewing the desert as an isolating barrier, this volume takes up historian Fernand Braudel's descr[...]