Mary Ann Esposito, host of the PBS program Ciao Italia, brings the peruser on an occasional back home nursery vegetable excursion zeroing in on basic developing tips for anyone with any interest in developing their own vegetables and how to cook them Italian style. This book is filled with helpful gardening tips in plain English for anyone interested in growing their own vegetables, whether on a large or small scale. No previous experience is required. More than 30 years of experimentation and getting ready to take care of business, have been the establishment for this book, as well as an adoration for new local food. The book focuses on the early spring garden, where cool-weather crops like lettuce, radishes, and peas are growing. As the pages turn, it moves on to the hot summer garden, where crops like tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers are growing. More than 100 sound and heavenly recipes from soup to treat are highlighted. This book will make you want to plant, harvest, and cook thanks to gorgeous food photography and images from the author's personal collection!
CIAO ITALIA: Grow, harvest, and cook! brings the peruser on an occasional back home nursery vegetable excursion zeroing in on basic developing tips for anyone with any interest at all in developing their own vegetables and how to cook them Italian style. This book is filled with helpful gardening tips in plain English for anyone interested in growing their own vegetables, whether on a large or small scale. No previous experience is required.