Right, one of the cheflads here with a bit of homework to do. Though it might be a bit of a scandalous confession here, my roots are deeply in french cooking, that's what I do, and it's what I know.
A friend of mine wants some help with his Italian venture, and I'm suddenly very conscious I just don't know that much about it. Yes, I know a fair few italian styles and techniques, but I don't have a full sense of the culture like I do with traditional french stuff.
So, I'm asking you, dear britfa.gs, to chuck me a list of books, recipe or otherwise, that can help me swot up and get a broad feel for the style, so I'm not completely out of my depth and trying to make spaghetti bourguignon or something.
I like that, though to be honest that's all stuff I knew already, which is sort of reassuring. I've been up all night researching now, and it's pretty clear that italian cooking is a state of mind more than a set of rules. I like it.
>>11924 There's no need for sarcasm, for individuals it's a huge investment and often a poor one and that should be at the forefront of anyone's mind when undertaking it.