Rachel Roddy

I don't think I've ever previously read a cookery book from cover to cover. I love browsing the work of certain cookery writers: Elizabeth David, Nigel Slater and all the usual subjects. But to start at page one and continue till the very last page? Surely not. Well, yes. This is a wonderfully written, atmospheric read in which you'll learn about Rachel Roddy's life and family, about the busy working district of Testaccio she now calls home, about the skills, techniques and recipes she's learnt whilst living there. It's a bit of a handbook for anyone who considers they have a love affair with Italy. All this and recipes too. It's a book to read, and then give pride of place to on the kitchen shelf.… (mere)