From Lonely Planet, the world''s leading travel guide publisher, From the Source is a groundbreaking cookbook series that introduces food lovers and travel enthusiasts to the world''s most authentic local dishes by transporting them into the kitchens where they were perfected. Each country-specific edition features sumptuous original photography, up to 70 classic recipes, and inside stories and tips from the world''s best local cooks, from street-food vendors to Michelin-starred chef patrons.

With From the Source Italy, you''ll tour through Northeast Italy''s earthy and elegant hot broth-based soups and warming polenta and risotti, Northwest Italy''s preserved cods and cakes of forest-harvested truffles and hazelnuts, Central Italy''s dark gamey stews and fresh porcini mushroom pastas, and Southern Italy''s citrus-scented fish grills and herby salads.

Authors: Lonely Planet, Sarah Barrell and Susan Wright.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world''s leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to u(more...)