Regional Umbrian Cuisine As It Was Intended To Be
Food is never better than when it fulfills its intended function as nourishment for the body and a pleasure for the soul.  And nowhere does food fill that intention better than in the diverse regions of Italy.  A Kitchen with a View embodies the simplicity, the rustic elegance, and the joy of life that is the Umbrian country side.  Letizia Mattiacci recreates the atmosphere of her renowned cooking school and inn on the outskirts of Assisi with recipes and stories that speak not only to the palate but also to the heart.  Her love of the region shines through on every thoughtfully written page.  In an age where Italian food on the international stage has too often morphed into unnecessary culinary complication, Letizia maintains a grounded, realistic approach, focusing on the quality of the ingredients, the direct manner of preparation, and the seasonal nature of rustic fine cooking.  The photographs bring the entire book together, singing the chorus of what is the real, true Umbria. If you love to cook regional Italian foods, then this book must be in your kitchen.  Brava, Letizia!
Rating: 5 stars