The 191-page, hard cover, book is filled with gorgeous food photography that pops from the pages. Additional photos take you to Isabella's Italian roots ? to her childhood kitchen in Trissino, her grandfather's vineyard, her local bakery, butcher shop, and farmers market. Action shots of life in the kitchen and dining room at Paesano's; the wine tasting events, Italian language classes and special dinners incorporate all the passion and creativity that is Paesano's and Isabella. While exquisite in design, this book has such warmth in its color palate that it begs to be opened. The serious cook as well as the novice will be able to follow the recipes written in clear, easy to follow instructions. The book is organized by the seasons with recipes for antipasto, pasta, insalata, contorno, carne, pesce, and dolce for each season. Isabella has accompanied the recipes with her childhood memories, sprinkling them with her native Italian; even the recipe titles are in both English and I