We are often asked by readers how to preserve olives, pickle eggplants or make passata. We’ve run a couple of articles in the magazine along with several recipes but if you want a definitive answer to your questions, this book holds the key.

This paperback is simply put together and is full of information and recipes (sometimes two or three for the same thing but offered by different friends and relatives). It’s hard to believe but Pietro had more success sourcing the recipes here in Australia than in Italy because in Italy many people no longer make preserves!

Along with stories about his trip to Italy and his family, there are interesting titbits about the people who provided the recipes.

You can buy Preserving the Italian Way for $39.95 plus $9.00 postage and handling or call 1300 134 986 to order your copy.