Lunigiana is a rugged and untamed 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 realised a dream in 2016 when she and her husband purchased and renovated a stunning medieval fortress, aptly named La Fortezza (The Fortress), in this little-known area. Enamoured by its rich food heritage, medieval food history, and long-lasting 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 as well as drawing inspiration from the neighbouring regions. It is home to a unique selection of ingredients, such as chestnut flour, and its specialties are often still prepared the ancient way, in a cast-iron Dutch oven known as a testo over an open fire. Lunigiana is also recognized as a UNESCO-certified slow food region, and Joseph s recipes highlight slow food practices, such as using produce from your own garden, sourcing seasonal ingredients from local producers, and preserving traditional cooking methods. 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, where Joseph collected, tested, and developed her recipes. 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 the Author
Annette Joseph is an expert on entertaining, cooking, and styling and design. She is an author, instructor, and creative retreat owner. She regularly appears on The Today Show and Martha Stewart Sirius Radio. Her recipes and party ideas have been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Southern Living, Harper's Bazaar, Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Town and Country, and Apartment Therapy. David Loftus is an award-winning and internationally acclaimed food and lifestyle photographer who has photographed for many celebrated chefs, including Jamie Oliver.

Reviews
2022 INDIES Finalist, Cooking

"At the Table of La Fortezza-what a joy! Here we are between Liguria and Emilia-Romagna but solidly in an enchanted corner of Tuscany. Exuberant photos and heartfelt recipes transport us to Annette Joseph's Italy. Can we all, please, come to visit-and eat!" -Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun

"At the Table of La Fortezza recalls that first trip to Tuscany, sitting at a long farmhouse table, where lunch turned to dinner and meals were about conversations and time spent together. A true nod to the joy of sharing fresh, local food, thoughtfully prepared, with the ones that you love." -Stacy Borocz, founder of etuHOME

"...transports readers to the kitchen in her medieval fortress, La Fortezza, and features delicious Italian recipes...that are inspiring, easy and flavorful." -NATIONAL EXAMINER

"Welcome to La Fortezza, the medieval fortress (previously featured in ELLE DECOR) in Lunigiana, Italy, where author and stylist Annette Joseph has been exploring authentic and traditional recipes enriched by Tuscany's unequaled orchards, gardens, and vineyards." -ELLE DECOR

"...a mouthwatering trip to the far northwestern region of Tuscany known for its wild beauty." -SAXONHENRY.COM

"...features a beautiful collection of recipes and stories inspired by the cuisine and flavors of Lunigiana." -TARA'S MULTICULTURAL TABLE



Book Information
ISBN 9780847869480
Author Annette Joseph
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Rizzoli International Publications
Publisher Rizzoli International Publications