Two greedy Italians

Over 30 years ago Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo separately left their native Italy for Britain where, in time,they met, worked together and established themselves as leading authorities on Italian cooking. In this unmisseble book - written to accompany the first Two greedy Italians series on BBC TV - the two old friends have embarked upon an amazing journey back to their homeland in order to reconnect with their culinary heritage, to explore past and current traditions and to reveal the very soul of Italian gastronomy. Containing over 100 mouthwatering recipes, this fascinating book goes beyond the cliches to reveal real Italian food, as cooked by real Italians. It includes an intriguing combination of classic dishes and ingredients as well as others showcasing the changes in style and influences that have become a part of the Italy of today. Reflecting the insights of both men into Italy then and now, the Two greedy Italians captures the essence of its authors - their humour, theis wisdom, their curiosity and, most significantly, theid shared passion for good simple food. It is an essential book for anyone with a genuine interest in Italian food.