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.

About the Author

Manuela Darling-Gansser was born in 1949 in Lugano, Switzerland. Her great-grandfather founded a restaurant there 120 years ago, and his son, her grandfather, made it famous. A passionate cook and keen linguist, she has travelled extensively in northern Italy.

The book can be bought on Amazon.co.uk – Autumn in Piemonte: Food and Travels in Italy’s Northwest