Polenta and Amarone. Sapori di Verona, The Flavours of Verona
Texts: Silvia Frau Photographs: Sandra Raccanello, Franco Cogoli Format: softcover, 16.5x24cm, 192 pages Language: bilingual Italian-English ISBN 9788831403931 35 recipes from local chefs More than just a cookbook, this is a journey that travels from the shores of Lake Garda, through the gentle hills of Valpolicella, to Verona. In just a few kilometers everything changes: the landscapes, the scents, and the flavors, as beautifully depicted by the stunning images accompanying the book and the 35 recipes illustrated by local chefs, who interpret a modern cuisine deeply rooted in the territory. The authors Silvia Frau A professional journalist, she collaborates with several important publications including Vogue Italia (Condé Nast), Bell’Europa, Bell’Italia, and InViaggio (Cairo), Corriere della Sera (RCS), alternating between editorial and freelance work. Sandra Raccanello Born in Crespano del Grappa (TV), she lives in Castelfranco Veneto (TV) and has worked as a freelance photographer since 1992. She has participated in collective exhibitions and, for several years, followed the work of Guido Guidi. From 2002 to 2004, she was responsible for the photographic content for Morganti Editori. Since 1997, she has produced articles and photographic services for the lighting design magazine Luce e Design. She collaborates with the magazines Bell’Italia, Bell’Europa, and Meridiani Montagne. Since 2007, she has been represented by the Simephoto photographic agency. Franco Cogoli Born in Bassano del Grappa in 1964. He began his career as a professional photographer in 2000, working on several regional editions and a guide to cycling routes in Veneto. After a 3-month experience in Alaska, he published his first reportage for Weekend Viaggi. He works on commission for travel magazines such as Bell’Italia, Bell’Europa, In Viaggio, Meridiani, Traveller, and Tuttoturismo, which publish his photos in various reportages and numerous covers. Currently, with journalist Auretta Monesi, he is the photographer for the monthly wine and food column in Bell’Italia magazine. In 2008, he received the "Zlatna Penkala" award established by the Croatian tourist board for his numerous reportages in Croatia. Also in 2008, he collaborated with the Veneto region, which commissioned him an important work on some tourist locations along the coast.