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"The undeniable fact is that Italians simply know how to eat. They can talk about what is for dinner while eating lunch, and why a dish from their own province is so much better than that of their neighbor when the two are virtually identical. A common thread throughout the country is that quality of ingredients is crucial, including understanding where they are grown and how they are made. And that is why agriturismi are so special. We hope that the stories and recipes on these pages offer a taste and flavor of Italian working farms, and inspire you with the purest examples of the Italian philosophy so fundamental to its cuisine." -- From the Introduction Excerpted from The Southern Italian Farmer's Table: Authentic Recipes and Local Lore from Tuscany to Sicily by Matthew Scialabba, Melissa Pellegrino All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.