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Dear Francesca
Mary Contini
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Description for Dear Francesca
Paperback. This cook book tells the tale of the Di Ciacca family, tracing their journey from the barren Abruzzi mountains to to the chilly streets of post-war Edinburgh. Addressing her daughter Francesca, the author blends family history with a collection of heartwarming recipes. Num Pages: 400 pages, b&w prints. BIC Classification: 1DST; WBA; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 26. Weight in Grams: 280.
Written by leading cookery author Mary Contini, this delightful narrative is in the bestselling tradition of Anthony Bourdain and Annie Hawes. It tells the tale of the Di Ciacca family, tracing their journey from the barren Abruzzi mountains to the chilly streets of post-war Edinburgh. Addressing her daughter Francesca as she embarks on independent life, this is a compelling, often moving, family history in which Contini describes her ancestors' loves and lives in their adopted homeland where traditions were kept alive around the dinner table. With characters as colourful as in any novel, this is a book that will appeal ... Read more
Written by leading cookery author Mary Contini, this delightful narrative is in the bestselling tradition of Anthony Bourdain and Annie Hawes. It tells the tale of the Di Ciacca family, tracing their journey from the barren Abruzzi mountains to the chilly streets of post-war Edinburgh. Addressing her daughter Francesca as she embarks on independent life, this is a compelling, often moving, family history in which Contini describes her ancestors' loves and lives in their adopted homeland where traditions were kept alive around the dinner table. With characters as colourful as in any novel, this is a book that will appeal ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Ebury Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780091892357
SKU
V9780091892357
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99-99
About Mary Contini
Based in Edinburgh, Mary Contini is a partner in the famous Italian delicatessen Valvona and Crolla. She also writes a column for The Scotsman and has presented Scotland's Larder on television.
Reviews for Dear Francesca
part cookery, part storytelling - and wholly beguiling...don't miss it: there won't be a better cookbook published this decade
Elisabeth Luard, Daily Mail
a charming story...she unravels the family history like a precious thread...Contini's writing has a naturalness and honesty about it that brings a lump to the throat on occasion. It is full of warmth, love ... Read more
Elisabeth Luard, Daily Mail
a charming story...she unravels the family history like a precious thread...Contini's writing has a naturalness and honesty about it that brings a lump to the throat on occasion. It is full of warmth, love ... Read more