Recollections and Collections of Northern Italy

Written by the founder of Alfred's Victorian Restaurant, Alfred D. Pellegrini, Recollections and Collections of Northern Italy explores the cuisine and tradition of the region that inspired the restaurant. This fascinating and unusual cookbook reads like a travelogue interwoven with regional recipes, drawings, personal insights and experiences gained during Alfred's many trips through the provinces of Northern Italy. Son of Italian immigrants, the author indirectly reveals there is no such thing as "Italian Cooking" and touches on the pulse of Italy interpreting it well. Finally, the book tells the story of Alfred's Victorian and shares some of its famous recipes with the reader.