Under the Olive Tree

By Manuela Darling-Gansser

Until the unfettered sunbeams of summer arrive, indulge in some cookbook escapism with Manuela Darling-Gansser’s summer installment of Italian food – an account sure to provide an excellent pre-taste of what the winner of the Filippo Berio Competition can expect on that dream trip to Tuscany…

The author’s style of cooking and nostalgic view of her childhood in and around Italy is a wonderful insight into true Italian simplicity and use of fresh and seasonal ingredients and only the best Olives and Olive Oil! Manuela comes from a family of food lovers and restaurateurs.  Her Persian ancestry adds an interesting dimension to her recipes because she includes beautifully crusted Persian rice dishes – a feast for both the eyes and stomach.

The scenery and setting is Italy at its best and the crisp photography showcases the best that this food-embracing country has to offer! Consider it your prep for summer cooking – just around the corner.