Overview
Rosalind Creasy, the ingenue of edible landscaping, does it again with The ItalianVegetable Garden - an invitation to grow and prepare some of the exceptionalvarieties of produce for which Italian cooking is so justly famous. This beautifullyillustrated guide to growing Italian vegetables gives you tips for planting andpreparing fantastic varieties of tomatoes, greens, beans, eggplants, artichokes,peppers, herbs and more! Readers will find suggestions on how to grow Italian vegetables in most NorthAmerican climates, and how to prepare these fresh veggies with more than 25 recipesfor antipasti, soups, sauces and sides - from a delicious classic marinara to breadpudding with artichokes - and even preserves. Mouthwatering photos throughout evoke the flavors of these delectable vegetablesand dishes, and highlights Italian specialties, such as the greens that grow wild onItaly's hillsides. With a new preface by Creasy, as well as updated recommendations,this book continues to be a trusted resource.
Full Product Details
Author: Rosalind Creasy
Publisher: Periplus Editions
Imprint: Periplus Editions
ISBN: 9780804852012
ISBN 10: 0804852014
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 14 May 2019
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
...a great garden book to get you well on your way to creating a garden filled with vegetables used in Italian cookery. -- SensibleGardening.com Gorgeous full color photos throughout evoke the flavors of these delectable vegetables and dishes, and highlights Italian specialties, such as the greens that grow wild on Italy's hillsides. With a new preface by Creasy, as well as updated recommendations, The Italian Vegetable Garden continues to be a trusted and treasured resource for gardeners and kitchen cooks alike! -- Midwest Book Review
Gorgeous full color photos throughout evoke the flavors of these delectable vegetables and dishes, and highlights Italian specialties, such as the greens that grow wild on Italy's hillsides. With a new preface by Creasy, as well as updated recommendations, The Italian Vegetable Garden continues to be a trusted and treasured resource for gardeners and kitchen cooks alike! - Midwest Book Review
Author Information
Rosalind Creasy, is a landscape designer, a leading authority on environment-friendly gardening techniques, and the grande dame of the edible landscape movement. She has authored 18 books on gardening and cooking. Her garden, writing, and photography have been featured in such publication as Mother Earth News and Better Homes and Gardens. Rosalind is a three-time winner of the Garden Writer's Best Book of the Year award and its Award for Excellence and an inductee of the Garden Writers Hall of Fame.
