Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well (Pellegrino Artusi)

More than a collection of recipes, Science in the Kitchen and the Art of Eating Well, was first published in Florence in 1891. Artusi's masterpiece is a literary classic as well as a classic in the art of Italian cooking. Artusi, an urbane and witty narrator, speaks directly to his readers and provides a wealth of stories and anecdotes that provide a valuable study of domestic Italian history and folklore.

This English edition (first published by Marsilio Publishers in 1997) features a delightful introduction by Luigi Ballerini that traces the fascinating history of the book and explains its importance in the context of Italian history and politics. The illustrations are by the noted Italian artist Giuliano Della Casa.