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Food of the Italian Islands is a transportive cookbook inviting readers through Sicily, Sardinia, and Italys lesser-known islanddestinations so you can sink your teeth into the secrets of their rustic, romantic dishes. New York Times bestselling author and Italy authority Katie Parla will take you through the streets of Palermo whereher great-grandfather was born, across the caper fields of volcanic Pantelleria, into the kitchens ofSardinia for lessons in ornate pasta making, and to thepristine waters of Ponza to dive for sea urchins. And no islandadventure withKatie would becomplete without a jaunt through theVenetian lagoon on her fishing boatLaura!

ButFoodof the Italian Islandsisnt just an island journey with your favorite Jersey girl. There are also over 85 recipes, both original and reimagined,that showcase the allure of the islands, includingpane frattaufeaturing Sardinias beloved flatbread;bigoli in salsa, a party pasta popular in Venice;coniglio allischitana,braised rabbIt in the style of Ischia;torta caprese, Capris flourless chocolate-almond cake; and an array of pesto sauces from Pantelleria, Trapani, Linsoa, and Carloforte that will have you asking, pestogenovesewho?