Liguria in Cucina with Enrica Monzani

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Episode19

This episode features a discussion with author and cook, Enrica Monzani. Enrica is the author of the blog, A Small Kitchen in Genoa. Enrica has a new book out called Liguria in Cucina. In the book she explores the culinary regions and foods of Genoa, the Italian Riviera and the vast Forest areas of Liguria.

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Liguria in Cucina with Enrica Monzani

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