Of course, what we love about Italy is the
art, the history, the fashion and shopping, and the breathtaking
scenery. But what
we really crave—what keeps us coming back is the food. Matthew
Fort gets to the heart of the matter in his travel memoir/recipe
collection.
A well-loved British food writer, Fort has
nursed a passion for Italy and its food since his first visit at
age 11. At
55 he went back, hopped on a Vespa and began his culinary tour at
Melito Di Porto Salvo, the southernmost town on mainland Italy and
didn’t stop eating until he got to Turin—way up north.
Fort examines the country through its food and
the people who produce it. He discovers a land where regional differences are still
alive and uncovers the rich connection between history, tradition and
cuisine. The enticing sum of these parts—the food, producers,
ingredients, consumers and eating occasions—is nothing less than
a contemporary portrait of the country.
Matthew Fort has nursed a passion for Italy and its food since his first visit at the age of eleven. While pursuing a career in advertising he started writing about food in the Financial Times. He became Food & Drink editor of the Guardian. He has written for Esquire, the Observer, Vanity Fair, Cuisine et Vin de France, Bon Appetit, Country Living, Decanter and Food Illustrated. He has been Glenfiddich Food Writer of the Year and Glenfiddich Restaurant Writer of the Year.