In this exciting new book the incomparable Lidia takes us on a gastronomic journey - from Piemonte to Puglia - exploring ten different regions that have informed her cooking and helped to make her the fabulous cook that she is today. In addition, her daughter Tanya, an art historian, guides us to some of the nearby cultural treasures that enrich the pursuit of good food. There are 140 delectable recipes to be found as you make this journey with Lidia. And along the way, with Tanya to guide you, you"ll stop to admire Raphael"s fresco Triumph of Galatea, a short walk from the market in Rome; the two enchanting women in the Palazzo Abbatellis in Palermo; and the Roman ruins in Friuli, among many other delights. There"s something for everyone in this rich and satisfying book that will open up new horizons even to the most seasoned lover of Italy.