Lush, sensuous and completely engaging, Made in Italy takes up where David Rocco’s Dolce Vita left off, giving us a full-on appreciation of all things Italian. Food and style go hand in hand in David Rocco’s world, be it in his television series or his cookbooks, and Made in Italy is no exception. Gorgeous location photography puts the reader right into the scene, with atmosphere to die for. Over 200 extraordinary recipes, offering simple, delicious fare from all over Italy, make this cookbook utterly desirable for any food lover. For the armchair traveller and pleasure-seeking gourmand, Made in Italy is a trip worth taking.

DAVID ROCCO says, “I’m not a chef, I’m Italian!” His cooking learned at his mother’s side, David is the epitome of an Italian food lover: adventurous, opinionated and fantastic to be around at dinnertime. Dolce Vita is shown in over 150 countries around the globe, and as of 2010 it has been airing on the Cooking Channel to over 80 million homes in the United States. Season 5 is airing on the Food Network in September 2015. La Dolce Vita–branded wines have launched in Ontario’s LCBO and are set to roll out across the country. Formerly a model, David Rocco spends his time developing new concepts for his company, Rockhead Entertainment, with his wife and business partner, Nina. They have three children and split their time between Toronto and Italy. Check out his website at www.davidrocco.com.

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