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Valvona and Crolla Valvona and Crolla, ISBN 9780091930455 and books by Philip and Mary Conti on sale at thebookshelf.co.nz Valvona and Crolla has been described as the Sistine chapel of continental delis. Founded in 1934 by the Continis ancestors, the Italian shop and restaurant is legendary in food circles for its excellent food and drink. Now, co–owners Mary (author of the bestselling Dear Francesca and co–author of the Easy Peasy cooking series) and husband Philip have teamed up to present 200 delicious and authentic recipes. Organised season by season, the book offers a year of sumptuous delights from around the country of their heritage, together with recommendations for wines to match them. Starting with grissini studded with juniper berries and slithers of prosciutto di Parma, traditionally eaten in Rome on New Years Eve, moving on to home–made pasta with fresh pecorino in the spring, frittata of grated courgettes, mozzarella and basil in the summer, the funghi, truffles and olive pressings of autumn, and finishing with the slow–cooked casseroles of winter, this beautifully written and evocatively photographed book adds up to a food diary of personal stories, history, anecdotes and delicious recipes, all imbued with the warmth and local knowledge that only a true Italian family, passionate about food, can deliver. About the AuthorMary Contini is the granddaughter of Italian immigrants who moved to Scotland at the beginning of the last century. She has been a director of the Edinburgh deli, Valvona and Crolla Ltd, since 1983. She is the author of five other books, including the bestselling Dear Francesca – a beautiful evocation of Italian family life and food, and the childrens cookery series Easy Peasy. Philip Contini is the grandson of the co–founder of Valvona andamp; Crolla. He joined the family business in 1970 and took over as Managing Director in 1986. He has won numerous prizes and accolades for his Italian wine list and has driven the business forward to establish it as one of the leading independent food retailers in the UK. Mary and Philip live in Edinburgh with their two daughters.
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