This hardcover book, published by Random House Publishing Group in 1998, features over 100 years of Italian home cooking recipes. The book is signed by Frank Pellegrino and comes with a dust jacket. It has 208 pages and is written in English. The book covers various topics such as regional and ethnic cuisine, soul food, and individual chefs and restaurants. It also includes essays and narratives about food and travel.

The book measures 9.4 inches in length, 7.6 inches in width, and 0.9 inches in height. It weighs 32.9 ounces and has an ex libris of "No". This book is perfect for anyone interested in Italian cuisine and travel.