ABSTRACT

In this delicious book, noted food scholar Carole M. Counihan presents a compelling and artfully told narrative about family and food in late 20th-century Florence. Based on solid research, Counihan examines how family, and especially gender have changed in Florence since the end of World War II to the present, giving us a portrait of the changing nature of modern life as exemplified through food and foodways.

chapter 2|18 pages

Florentine Cuisine and Culture

chapter 4|21 pages

Florentine Diet and Culture

chapter 5|17 pages

Food Production, Reproduction, and Gender

chapter 6|20 pages

Balancing Gender Differences

chapter 7|22 pages

Commensality, Family, and Community

chapter 8|18 pages

Parents and Children: Feeding and Gender

chapter 9|19 pages

Food and Gender: Toward the Future

chapter 10|15 pages

Conclusion: Molto, Ma Buono?