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A Bite-Sized History of Italy
Gastronomic Tales of the Roman Empire, Resistance, and Republic
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A Bite-Sized History of Italy
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Carlotta Brentan
A compelling exploration into the rich tapestry of Italian food history and culture, from the Roman Empire to today, by the co-host of the top-ranked Gola food and wine podcast
Though a relatively young country, Italy’s culinary identity has been simmering for centuries, shaped by a shared gastronomic culture. From the dormice and garum of the Roman Empire to the heresy of pineapple pizza, A Bite-Sized History of Italy traces this legacy, offering a delicious romp through millennia of culinary tradition and transformation.
Author Danielle Callegari, Dartmouth College professor and celebrated Gola podcast co-host, guides readers through the kitchens, vineyards, city squares, and coastal ports of the iconic peninsula, painting an intimate portrait of a place justly famous for its cuisine—so much so that food might well be the very reason for its existence.
With boundless energy and a fearless palate, Callegari explores beloved staples—pizza, pasta, parmigiano—alongside the unsung flavors that shaped Italian identity: legumes, wild herbs, game birds, spices, and the contributions of Jewish and other minority communities. Readers will uncover the true history of the tomato, Mussolini’s failed attempt to replace pasta with rice, the “Carbonaragate” scandal that made international headlines, and more. Drawing on ancient cookbooks, medieval architecture, and contemporary cooking shows, Callegari reveals how Italy’s rise as Europe’s gastronomic heart is rooted in religious customs, class dynamics, and the echoes of empire, and how food became a language of both unity and division.
Chapters feature recipes, beverage pairings, compelling historical vignettes, and current restaurant recommendations. Vivid and entertaining, this latest addition to The New Press’s standout Bite-Sized History series, A Bite-Sized History of Italy offers a glimpse of the making of Italy itself—a nation defined, defended, and devoured around the table.
© 2026 by Danielle Callegari. ℗ 2026 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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“Callegari’s well-researched discussion of the history of Italian food and drink is brisk and lighthearted, a manner matched by Carlotta Brentan’s smart and somewhat bubbly performance.… Her Italian has a native speaker’s impeccability… Overall, the program transcends its flaws to provide lively, informational glimpses into Italian gustatory history.” —Kirkus Audiobook Reviews
“A Bite-Sized History of Italy turns the peninsula’s culinary mythology inside out, revealing the messy, hilarious, and profound ways Italians have used food to explain themselves for millennia. Callegari’s storytelling is sharp, generous, and unafraid to pry open the past to show how culture is cooked into every bite.” —Katie Parla, New York Times bestselling author and author of Rome: A Culinary History, Cookbook, and Field Guide to the Flavors that Built a City
“A Bite-Sized History of Italy is as engaging as it is erudite, and it returns Italian cooking squarely to where it belongs, as an integral, even foundational part of Italy’s rich and unique culture.” —David Wondrich, James Beard Award–winning cocktail historian and author
