"In Italy, easting translates to saporous feasts, merriment and chat, and all guilt free. I had travelled from purgatory to heaven."
So it begins Eileen Dunne Crescenzi's wonderful adventure with Italian food, culture and celebrations. In Festa the renowned restaurateur shares the receipes and memories that defined her many happy years living la dolce vita. For every occasion there is a recipe, and for every receipe there is a a story about the trials and triumphs of an Irish food lover's life in Italy.
Here the table is the soul of the home - a place to come together, share food and thoughts, and spend valuable time with loved ones. Eileen's recipes are designed to create convivality and make every occasion a cause for celebration, whether you're planning an annual holiday feast, a catch up with friends or a special homecoming. Fill your home with the aroma of wonderful food, the sound of clinking glasses and hapy chatter, while you create memories that you will treasure forever.