Author(s): Manuela Darling-Gansser (Photographer: Simon Griffiths)

Food

Piemonte - literally "foot of the mountain" - is in the far north-west of Italy and boasts some of the most productive agricultural land in Europe. The region's produce and its people are, quite simply, captivating. This is the story of friends and family, people and places, and of course, of food and drink. Manuela, and photographer Simon Griffiths, capture the heart and soul of this beautiful and culturally fascinating part of the world. Their journey taking in the hills, valleys and plains of Piemonte, as well as the elegant and stylish city of Turin.
First published October 2005.