The memory in Rome sees more than the eye. Samuel Rogers circa 1820

{HISTORY}

Rome was just named the top food destination in the world for 2025 by Tripadvisor.  Praised these days for its pizza, pasta, and gelato, Rome has always been a foodie town serving up simple, rustic fare that has influenced global cuisine throughout history.

In Theodora Fitzgibbon's cookbook, A Taste of Rome, published in 1975, she shares traditional Roman recipes accompanied by 18th and early 19th-century photographs and stories that highlight why and what made eating in Rome such a pleasure. That turns this lovely glimpse of Italian life into a history book, a photography book, a cookbook, and a travelogue detailing all sorts of intimate, fascinating information relating to the food culture of the Eternal City. 

From quotes by famous writers like Charles Dickens, Augustus Hare, and Nathanial Hawthorne to musings on architecture, topography, art, culture, and restaurant life, this book paints a portrait of Rome that will delight any traveler, armchair or otherwise. Once read from cover to cover, the recipes will lure you into the kitchen like the greatest of siren songs to experience what all this modern-day food buzz is about courtesy of one of England's most talented culinary experts.

Theodora Fitzgibbon was the pen name of British bohemian actress and writer Joan Eileen Rosling (1916-1991) who published over 30 books throughout her career. A Taste of Rome was part of a series of books featuring cuisine from other regions around Europe and the UK including Paris, London, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and England. 

We can't always travel to an enchanting international destination on a moment's notice but the day can still turn into an exciting adventure when you journey to another city via your kitchen. In this book, Theodora shows how. 

Interesting recipes include Baked Rice with Cauliflower (Sformato Di Riso E Cavolfiore), Home-made Pizza (Pizza Alla Casalinga), Veal Slices Ciociaretta (Involtini Alla Ciociaretta), Babington's Scones, Rustic Pizza (Pizza Rustica), Spaghetti with Bacon and Onion (Spaghetti All'Amatriciana), Fettuccine Al Doppio Burro, Scandian Pancake Rolls, Peas Cooked in the Roman Way (Piselli Alla Romana, Limonata, Zuppa Pavese and much more. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

• 1975 First American Edition
• 124 pages including detailed index
• Wonderful black and white photographs accompany each recipe along with a story from history surrounding the time period, recipe, or photography subject
• Includes original dust jacket

{CONDITION}

In beautiful vintage condition, this cookbook is clean and bright throughout with no cooking spots, stains or notations. The dust jacket is in great shape with chips or torn edges. The spine is tight and all pages are intact.

{SIZE}

Measures 10" inches (width) x 7.5" inches (length) x 1" inch (thickness) and weighs 1.7 lbs 

{FOR THE LOVE OF ITALY}

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