Nostrana: Flavours from my Italian kitchen garden

Nostrana is a New Zealand home garden that shares Italian-inspired recipes with fresh vegetables and fruits you can grow and harvest yourself. Bri DiMattina started her own edible pantry in her back garden and discovered the joys of bringing food from seed to table.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 05 April 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)

Nostrana, a culinary journey inspired by the bountiful gardens of Italy, takes root in the heart of a New Zealand home. It embodies the essence of growing food with the ultimate purpose of sharing it. Bri DiMattina, fueled by the abundant lemon trees and trellised tomato vines of her Italian grandparents' vegetable garden, embarked on a mission to create her own edible pantry in the confines of her back garden. It was here that she unearthed the profound joy of nurturing seeds into delectable dishes, bringing them from the earth to the table.

Organised seasonally, Nostrana offers a treasure trove of simple, breathtaking, and utterly delicious recipes crafted with fresh vegetables and fruits that thrive effortlessly in one's own garden. A mere glimpse into the pages of Nostrana reveals a symphony of mouth-watering creations, reminiscent of the iconic Stromboli. From the crisp fried artichokes adorned with caper mayonnaise to the refreshing strawberry and amaretto slushies, the vibrant green bean panzanella, the bottled spaghetti, the delectable zucchini arancini, the tart rhubarb and custard tortes, the smoky BBQ parmigiana, and the vibrant limoncello, each recipe is a testament to the artistry of homegrown cuisine.

With Nostrana as your guide, you embark on a culinary adventure where the flavors of Italy come alive in your own backyard. By nurturing the soil, planting the seeds, and harvesting the fruits of your labor, you can create a symphony of taste that will tantalize your senses and delight your loved ones. So let the garden flourish, and let Nostrana be your gateway to the joys of homemade cuisine, where every dish is a celebration of the beauty of nature and the love of sharing.

Weight: 1126g
Dimension: 252 x 197 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781775541981