The Food Traveler's Guide to Emilia Romagna: How to taste the history and tradition of Italy Paperback – March 18, 2017

This book was exactly what I needed to plan a trip that will be our son’s graduation gift. All he gave me was that he wanted to go to Modena and eat good food. Thanks to this book I can build a trip that will allow us to do that and more! Now I know what to look for and what we will enjoy.

Really well researched. We had 12 days to drive through this region in the fall last year and this book was so helpful for planning and getting an idea of where to spend time. We ate at several restaurants mentioned in the book - all we’re fabulous. If pictures and color are your thing, there aren’t many but the author has so much good advice that if you’re visiting here I highly recommend giving this a read. By far our most informative guidebook.

We found this book valuable on a recent trip to Emilia-Romagna. I wouldn't say that it contains enormous amount of information that you can't find elsewhere, but if you're like me, you remember things better when you read them in a book as opposed to browsing with a million tabs open. There was some information in the book that I didn't see elsewhere, though, so it's valuable regardless.Don't rely on this book as a guidebook, however. The author does provide places to try the foods and drinks mentioned, but those suggestions are very limited. We found it most useful as a learning tool that then equipped us to better appreciate what we were tasting once we found vendors and producers of the delicious foods the book tipped us off about!

Despite the title, the book seemed limited to covering a very few spots (Modena, for instance), despite the enormous wealth of subject matter in the region. Better proofreading would have also helped.

A lovely guide to the best food in Emilia Romagna, with tour, restaurant, and travel recommendations.

When you think of Italy, the names that come to mind, are Rome, Venice, Milan, and Florence, but necessarily Emilia Romagna. But this region should be on the top of our list which includes cities like Parma and Bologna. This area is replete with incredible food options, and of course wine. The author lets her passion flow as she shares her favorites whether it is cheese, pasta, or of course gelato. And interesting to learn about traditional balsamic vinegar. The age old traditions of this region contribute to some of these most delectable food options in the country. I imagine many people after this reading this book can hear their stomach growl or are booking a trip to Emilia Romagna.

I am planning an upcoming trip to Italy and want to make sure that I eat the best food while I am there. The problem with some other travel guides is that it's clear that the authors haven't even visited the places or eaten the meals! The Food Traveler's Guide to Emilia Romagna is the perfect guide- written by food fanatics that have been to the region and eaten the food themselves. Thank you for writing a delicious book (pun intended). I can't wait to eat my way through Italy!

This might make a nice coffee-table book, with lots of photos of the cheeses, meats etc. that she knowledgeably describes. The problem is that there are no illustrations (at least in my Kindle edition) and we're left with her words and unfortunately she's not a pleasurable writer, narrative is lacking and style clunky even amateurish. Author cites Anthony Bourdain as the inspiration for this book which lacks entirely Bourdain's sense of fun and vitality. I'm heading to this area next week, unfortunately I don't think I'll be needing this.

enjoying reading and can't wait to get there and experience all these goodies!

Very useful for us on holiday

We were extremely disappointed to discover that the book did not contain a guide but some random novel. It has been returned for replacement.

Hmm.... this is clearly a self-publishing effort but it needs SERIOUS editing and the layout is a shocker. No narrative at all. I rushed through it, got one or two tips and I'm sorry to say, wished I'd saved my money. I think this might be just a printed blog.