An encyclopedia about Italy to open your mind and appetite. Why don't you put cream in the carbonara? What is the difference between cappuccino, macchiato and mochaccino? Leonardo da Vinci Was he a vegetarian? How do you recognize a traditional panettone? Do forks come from Italy? Are cornetto related and the croissant? Should tiramisù contain alcohol? This unparalleled book is a complete encyclopedia on Italy: more than 300 topics, 1200 product sheets, 250 recipes cult, biographies, historical anecdotes and cultural references, as well as practical illustrated guides with step-by-step instructions to prepare fresh pasta, risotto, gnocchi and pizza dough, among so many others.