A Taste of Naples

In other places, it might seem trite or cliché to say that love is an essential component of cooking, food, and dining. But in the shadow of a still-fuming Vesuvio, the love of everyday life is palpable in Naples: that passion for life is the spirit that guides Neapolitan cuisine. You can taste it in everything.

To truly know Napoli and Neapolitan food, you must not stay within its city limits. The entire region may be called Campania, but it is also: Napoli. The entire region shares similar characteristics, especially in its cuisine, and its surrounding areas also grow so much of what feeds the city, bringing pleasure and sustenance to the table and to life.

In this tantalizing tour of the culture and cuisine of Napoli, Marlena Spieler reveals the tastes, sights, and sounds of the city and surrounding area (including its islands) in gorgeous detail. Using her own experiences and conversations with others, both tourists and residents alike, she offers us the rich history of this unique culture and cuisine, telling the story through recipes, history, and traditions, especially the special dishes and celebrations that follow every Neapolitan throughout the year. Open its pages and step into a sensory tour of this unique city.

Chapter One
  Introduction
Chapter Two
  Lo Storico: Naples Culinary History
Chapter Three
  Sea, Sun, Sky and Volcanic Soil: The Fresh Things that Grow There
Chapter Four
  A Napoli si Mangia Cosi: The Iconic Products of Naples: Cheese, Wines, Oils
Chapter Five
  Pasta and Pizza
Chapter Six
  Festivals and Celebrations with their Special Dishes
Chapter Seven
  Chefs, Cookbooks and Iconic Dishes
Chapter Eight
  How to Eat Like a Neapolitan
Chapter Nine
  Regions and their FoodWays
Chapter Ten
  Bibliography and Online Resources