A Passion for Fruit

Lorenza de'Medici, a leading authority on the cookery of Italy, complements these photographs with an elegant narrative and more than 100 simple but inspired recipes. Featuring such well-loved fruits as apples and plums, as well as the more unusual gooseberry and quince and exotic fruits like guavas and papayas, these exotic recipes will entice readers to try new ways of exploiting the colors, textures and tastes of fruits. A feast for the eyes as well as the palate, this is a book that will inspire cooks, art lovers and gardeners alike and add to their enjoyment in the kitchen and pleasure at the table.