Nelda di Francesco (2000) Antica Cucina Abruzzese. Carsa Edizioni, Pescara

95 old recipes of the traditional Abrutian cuisine, collected in the Guardiagrele area by Nelda di Francesco. An excellent book for those who appreciate the real traditional food. An excellent antidote against fast-food and a precious source of knowledge. Thanks Nelda!

Nelda thoughts

In May 2003 Nelda took part to the preparation of the Lessagne in Guardiagrele, the magic ritual soup made with 7 secret ingredients. A variant of this, much more rich (3x7 ingredients) is the famous Virtù prepared the 1 of May in Northern Abruzzi (Teramo area).