{"product_id":"food-culture-in-italy-food-culture-around-the-world-9780313327261","title":"Food Culture in Italy Food Culture Around the","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is keen interest in the exquisite yet simple Italian cuisine and Italian culture. This volume provides an intimate look at how Italians cook, eat, and think about food today. It describes the cornucopia of foodstuffs and classic ingredients. An overview of the typical daily routine of meals and snacks gives a good feel for the everyday life. The changing roles of women are explored with a discussion of the inroads that convenience foods are making. In addition, the current concerns about the food supply, the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and the slow food movement are tied in to the debates on these issues in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFood is one of the main reasons why many Americans travel to Italy. Yet, the fascination with Italian cuisine is not all about health or taste. There is much more to it. Italian food is perceived and portrayed in the media as representing a whole lifestyle: Italians live \u003ci\u003ela dolce vita\u003c\/i\u003e, leisurely eating and drinking with fr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeries Foreword Acknowledgments Chronology Introduction Historical Overview Major Foods and Ingredients Cooking at Home Typical Meals Eating Out Special Occasions Diet and Health Bibliography Resource Guide Glossary Index of Recipes Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABC-CLIO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017762373975,"sku":"9780313327261","price":49.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/food-culture-in-italy-food-culture-around-the-world-9780313327261","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}