This early 17th-century book was written by the Italian refugee Giacomo Castelvetro.

Portrays the fruits, vegetables, and herbs of Italy, with instructions for preparing them

Rosalind Creasy, the ingenue of edible landscaping, does it again with The Edible Italian Vegetable Garden--an invitation to grow and prepare some of the except

“Domenica, at home in the tradition, reveals all: lore, history, tips, and, best of all, a thousand thrilling tastes from the garden that is Italy.” —Fran