Fabio Parasecoli Knihy

Pasta, pizza, parmesan cheese - we have Italy to thank for some of our favorite comfort foods. Home to a dazzling array of wines, cheese, breads, vegetables, and salamis, Italy has become a mecca for foodies who flock to its pizzerias, gelateries, and family-style and Michelin-starred restaurants. Taking readers across the country's regions and beyond in the first book in Reaktion's new Foods and Nations series, Al Dente explores how the country's cuisine became what it is today.

Exploring the concept of "gastronativism," the book examines how food serves as an ideological tool to shape community identities and delineate belonging. Through diverse global examples, it offers a sharp and engaging analysis of food's role in political discourse, highlighting its significance in contemporary societal debates.