At The Table Of La Fortezza: The Enchantment of Tuscan Cooking from the Lunigiana Region - Hardcover

Joseph, Annette; Loftus, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0789345986 ISBN 13: 9780789345981

Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications, 2025

Synopsis

Annette Joseph shares recipes from the charming Lunigiana region of Tuscany that were developed at her medieval fortress, La Fortezza. This is the first book on the cuisine of this important slow-food area.

Lunigiana is a rugged, mountainous region of Tuscany, flanked by the Liguria coastline and Emilia-Romagna, whose cuisine has been shaped by its distinctive landscape and location. Author and stylist Annette Joseph purchased and renovated a stunning medieval fortress, aptly named La Fortezza (“The Fortress”), in this little-known area. Enamoured by Lunigiana’s rich food heritage and traditions, Joseph sought out authentic and traditional dishes from the best chefs, home cooks, and slow-food purveyors in the region. This book showcases these rustic recipes, some of which have been enjoyed for centuries.
 
Lunigiana’s cuisine brings together the flavours of both the coast and the mountains and draws inspiration from the neighbouring regions. It is home to unique ingredients, such as chestnut flour, and its specialties are often still prepared the ancient way. Lunigiana is also recognized by UNESCO as a sustainable region, and Joseph’s recipes highlight slow-food practices, such as sourcing seasonal ingredients from local producers.
 
Breathtaking photographs by David Loftus highlight the beauty of Lunigiana’s cuisine and countryside, as well as La Fortezza’s dreamy vineyard, orchards, and kitchen garden. This book is an incredible culinary and visual journey into an undiscovered region in Italy and a must-have for anyone who loves Italian food and culture.
 

About this title

About the Author

Annette Joseph is an author and expert on entertaining, cooking, and styling and design. Her recipes and party ideas have been featured in Southern Living, Harper s Bazaar, and Elle Decor. David Loftus is an award-winning and internationally acclaimed food and lifestyle photographer.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0789345986
• ISBN 13: 9780789345981
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208