The joy of good food and the love of good friends are the keys to a good life. In a loving tribute to her Tuscan roots, author Deborah Dinelli offers delicious recipes and reveals little-known secrets of hosting the perfect dinner party. The daughter of immigrant parents from Lucca Italy, Deborah Dinelli grew up learning how to prepare authentic Northern Italian cuisine. Through the years, Dinelli found her "gift" for hosting authentic Italian dinner parties.