Member Reviews: Pasta!: Authentic Recipes from the Regions of Italy

"Life is a combination of Magic and Pasta" wrote Frederico Fellini. No words could be more true. The mysticism that surrounds pasta's origins adds to its appeal as much as the sauces that adorn it. Marco Polo has been linked to introducing the noodle bowl to Italy. Yet, Italy will tell you Palermo was its rightful birthplace. While arguing the origins of pasta is as meaningful as arguing the number of shapes of pasta, what is important is that it does bring a sprinkling of magic to the table with each and every dish. Pamela Sheldon Johns returns to print in Pasta!, her latest confabulation on trekking through Italy with your mouth wide open. I spoke of her Parmigiano and Pizza Napoletana...