Dictionary of Italian Food and Drink

Everybody does like Italian food. But did you ever wonder what goes into an authentic rag] alla bolognese? What's the difference between tagliatelle and fettuccine? Why won't you find pasta primavera or veal parmesan on menus in Italy? What makes a Super Tuscan wine " super" ? How did Italian dishes like spaghetti alla puttanesca (in the style of a whore), strezzopretti (a pasta shape meaning priest stranglers), and minni di Sant'Agata (breast-shaped cookies in honor of a martyred saint) get their names?
The answers to these and thousands of other questions can be found in this comprehensive, user-friendly reference book. With the most up-to-date information on Italian culinary terms, "The Dictionary of Italian Food and Drink" is the reliable resource for authentic definitions, classic recipes, correct spellings, proper pronunciations, and historical origins.