Download or read book The Fine Art of Italian Cooking written by Giuliano Bugialli and published by Crown. This book was released on 1977 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: A cookbook emphasizes gourmet cooking in the Tuscan tradition as practiced in Florence, and includes regional Italian dishes as well. Twenty-five chapters explore the historical background, basic ingredients and equipment, and recipes for breads, pasta, sauces, soups, and antipasti. Full-dinner menus with recommended wines are included. An afterword information on measurements used with conversion factors, recipes that can be prepared within an hour and an index are included. (kbc).