Uncomplicated and authentic recipes for Holidays of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Feast of the Seven Fished, New Year's Eve and New Year;s Day, La Befana, Valentine's Day, Carnevale.  For those who love to read about food and not cook there ar charming stories about holidays spent at the author;s country home in the mountains of Abruzzo. Recipes are easy to follow and authentic and encourage the use of all natural ,locally grown and artisan ingredients. All ingredients are easy to find.  Menus that combine the recipes are included along with wine pairing suggestions and decorating and table tips for the Holidays and Special Occasions. But this book  can turn any meal int oa Holiday or Special Occasion.

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