Italy in Small Bites Cookbook Reviewed by Ruth Paget
Italy in Small Bites by Carol Field introduces readers to seasonal and regional snacks with recipes for easy to complex delights that pair well with fruity white wine or lemonade.
Six of the merenda, snacks, that I think should be in everyone’s Italian go-to dish repertoire include:
-frico – cheese melted in butter and allowed to cool.
-bruschetta – toast rubbed with fresh garlic and olive oil
-focaccia, flat bread pizza, with red peppers, garlic, and olives
-polenta bars (Italian corn meal that has solidified) served with Parmesan and grilled purple and crimson radicchio lettuce
-wild mushroom condiment for topping toast made with tomatoes, rosemary, sage, garlic, and pepper
-baked frittata omelets with Parmesan and herbs
Readers who might find Italy in Small Bites by Carol Field useful include:
-bartenders
-winery tasting room workers
-caterers
-servers
-event planners
-resort managers
-cruise directors
General readers might enjoy learning about the history of merenda, which is also part of Italy in Small Bites by Carol Field.
By Ruth Paget, author Eating Soup with Chopsticks and Marrying France
