This delightfully eccentric book is the perfect gift for cooks. Simon has not only written recipes for vegetables, but also pasta, rice, fish, fruit, etc. Each recipe is vibrantly illustrated and accompanied by a story about life and entertaining and what food can -- and should be. Simon has written and illustrated a book that is meant to be enjoyed and shared. ³Reveals the extraordinary talents of Susan Simon as cook, storyteller and artist.² ³The intriguing recipes celebrate the bounties of both land and sea and are as easy as they are enticing.² ³Chockful of lush illustrations and tasty recipes, it not only helps solve the dinner problem but transports Italy to your kitchen.².