Coastline: The Food of Mediterranean Italy, France, and Spain by Galletto & Dale

A river of gold connects three great cuisines A river of gold flows through western Italy, southern France, and eastern Spain. It’s the olive oil that links these Mediterranean regions, along with a love of garlic, seafood, peppers, fresh herbs, and seasonal vegetables. In stories and recipes, and beautiful location photography, Coastline explores the legacy of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Vikings, who left behind a "cuisine of the sun" flavored with generosity and conviviality. Despite cultural and linguistic differences, Spain's east coast, France's south coast, and Italy's west coast are united by a shared food philosophy: cook simply, season well, and feed a crowd. Lucio Galletto and David Dale’s Coastline is a joyful collection of tales, recipes, and good-natured debates. From seaside villages and mountain farms come bold, satisfying dishes—salads, pasta sauces, pizza and pies, soups and stews, family feasts, and rustic desserts. Throughout, the authors lovingly argue wh