Pomp and Sustenance: Twenty-Five Centuries of Sicilian Food - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9781635617658

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by Mary Taylor Simeti (Author)

This gem is more than just a cookbook. Walk through history with Pomp and Sustenance author Mary Taylor Simeti as she shares the secrets and eccentricities of Sicilian cuisine. Straddling the East and West, Christian and Muslim, land and sea, this Mediterranean island is a place of unique convergence. Nowhere is cultural convergence more evident than in Sicily's regional culinary traditions and food culture. Simeti narrates this centuries-long journey, with wit and humor, making this historical cookbook a joy to own and use.
More than just history, Pomp and Sustenance is filled with wonderful recipes. impressive in their style, scope, and authenticity. There are chapters dedicated to street food, convent food, and the peasant's food, giving the reader a taste of the diversity of ingredients and cooking methods found on the Island. Sure to be a favorite for anyone who truly savors Sicilian food, culture, and history.

Number of Pages: 350

Dimensions: 0.78 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: January 17, 2019

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