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The Wine Lover Cooks Italian

Pairing Great Recipes with the Perfect Glass of Wine By Brian St. Pierre
Photographs by Minh + Wass

8-1/4 x 9 in; 224 pp ; 36 color and B/W photographs
Paperback
Published in April, 2005
ISBN 0811841006
ISBN13 9780811841009
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$24.95  

The Wine Lover Cooks Italian -- Glass in one hand, fork in the other, Brian St. Pierre explores the regional wines and cuisines of Italy in this dream of a cookbook. As you'd expect from the author of A Perfect Glass of Wine, St. Pierre brings to the table fabulous recipes and inspired wine pairings. Whether it's a hearty barolo from Piedmont in the northwest that complements a pan-roasted veal tenderloin, a refreshing pinot grigio from the shores of the Adriatic paired with succulent risotto di frutti di mare, or a glass of easy-going Apulia primitivo from the southern reaches to enjoy with the rosemary and oregano notes of slow-baked lamb, each wine suggestion is designed to enhance the flavor of the recipe. The sweeter side of the wine spectrum is also represented with such treats as zuppa inglese with strawberries served alongside a glass of sparkling prosecco—a finish with flourish to a remarkable meal. With a glossary of wine terms and gorgeous photographs of both the wine and the food, this stylish cookbook is as beautiful as it is informative.

Brian St. Pierre reports on food and wine for Decanter magazine, and is the author of many books, including A Perfect Glass of Wine (0-8118-1295-2) and The Perfect Match (0-8118-2918-9). He lives in London.

Photographers Ngoc Minh Ngo and Julian Wass have worked together as Minh + Wass for a range of clients including Everyday Food, Real Simple, Elle Decoration (UK), and Travel + Leisure. They live on Long Island.