is the author of AL DENTE and the co-author with Sophie Grigson of several bestselling books- Fish, Organic and Travels la Carte. He was the winner of the Glenfiddich award for his television programme Matters of Taste and he has sourced ingredients (fish in particular) for many of the UK's finest restaurants. He lives in Oxfordshire.
'A delicious mixture that evokes Italy, both past and present' * Woman & Home * 'This vibrant and witty account of his gastronomic travels through Italy combines mouth-watering descriptions of dishes and foodstuffs, simple authentic recipes and a travelogue that is as richly observed as it is fascinating' * The Economist * 'For anyone who enjoys good food, Al Dente is a must' * Financial Times * 'Al Dente is to Italian food what a map is to Italian roads - essential reading. I loved it!' -- Giorgio Locatelli 'I couldn't put it down. They had to call me from the kitchen. When I was reading it I felt I was almost there. It brought a tear to my eye!' -- Gennaro Contaldo