Bøger af Lucy Ann Vallera Luhan

CONVIVIO: The Opposite of Fast Food Cook, restauranteur, grandmother and hostess par excellence, first-generation Italian-American Lucy Vallera Luhan brings to U.S. audiences a new approach to the art of creating physically, socially and emotionally healthy families and communities. For Italians, convivio refers to eating together at the table. Luhan comes from a tradition where most meals are nutritious. The concept of convivio is the antithesis of contemporary American attitudes toward food created and promoted by the fast food industry, attitudes that have led to a crisis of diet-related illnesses and social alienation. This book is a must-read for everyone who cares about the well-being of the individual, the family and the nation. A first-generation Italian-American, Lucy Vallera Luhan was born in Connecticut and raised in a household where traditional foods and values prevailed. She helped her extended family can fruits and vegetables grown in their own garden every summer, make their own wine every autumn, and prepare fresh pasta daily. Luhan's upbringing and passion for convivio led her to spend thirty-five years as a restaurateur in Southern California, and eventually inspired her to open Villa Lucia, a bed and breakfast/cooking school in Tuscany, Italy. She and her husband plan, in 2019, to spend more time in Abruzzo, Italy, the region of her ancestors. It is here where she first discovered her passion for authentic food, convivio, and a Mediterranean lifestyle.

The living mummy in a guest's bed...the missing estrogen patch and the man's itchy boobs... the couple who accidentally shared their lovemaking video with all the guests... a license to kill, and blood all over the laundry room... the guest who showed up with his wife, only to find his mistress in the B&B's lobby. You can't make this stuff up! Read these and other tales from Between the Covers of Villa Lucia! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lucy Ann Vallera Luhan, a first generation Italian-American, was raised in a culture that emphasized family, friends and food can provide more fun and happiness than hordes of gold. Her husband Jorge grew up in Argentina with similar values. When their happy lifestyle in California was suddenly upended, Lucy and Jorge decided to move to Italy to fully explore its culture. Their new venture, Villa Lucia, soon became a destination for friends old and new to enjoy the art of cooking, the art of eating and the simple pleasures of the Mediterranean lifestyle.

Lucy relates her Italian family's experiences and traditions, especially those centered on food and the family dinner table. Her insight as an Italian-American helps us understand the true importance of genuine food culture. She takes a look at America, the most health conscious nation in the world, as it struggles to have a food culture, amidst a population with a love of fast food and convenience. Comparing it to the Italian food culture that, she knows and loves. She guides us through the decades and relates personal observations and experiences. Lucy encourages us to consider incorporating Italian food culture into our daily lives to bring about quality time around the table and a healthier lifestyle -- enjoying Convivio.