Elizabeth Romer lives in the village or Arezzo, in Tuscany, during the
cold winter months. She and her husband also live a rustic life in an
Italian country farmhouse, but it is cut off by snow in the winter. She
tells us about the culinary history of the region, historical cooks,
their recipes gathered from editions of their original cooking books,
and versions cooked by Beppina, whose account of life in Arezzo the
author came across in a dusty shop. The result is a wonderful account of
the produce, traditions and recipes, all given in detail. From Baroque
times to the present day, the reader will feel they are walking through
the market and gardens of Arezzo, sampling wines, cheeses and country
produce that could be taken home to cook delicious meals with.