Mary Contini: 3 books
Dear Olivia
An Italian Journey of Love and Courage
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2014
In this fascinating follow-up to the highly successful Dear Francesca, Mary Contini writes to her other daughter, Olivia, to tell the story of her great-grandparents, the humble Italian shepherds who emigrated to Edinburgh and then helped to transform Britain's food culture. Sharing some of the recipes...
Valvona & Crolla
A Year at an Italian Table
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2012
Valvona & 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...
Chiriaco Summit
Built by Love to Last in the Desert
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
"Wine was free, but we had to pay for water."
Joe Chiriaco and his thirteen siblings heard this from their Italian immigrant father as he recounted his ocean journey to America. In the face of limited water and rudimentary dirt roads, Joe and his Norwegian wife, Ruth Bergseid, founded Chiriaco...