Food has always played an important role in Stanley Tucci’s life. As a first generation Italian-American, he appreciated the making and eating of pasta and Bolognese sauce. Through Tucci’s vivid, sometimes mouth-watering, descriptions of family dinners and meals he has had throughout the world, his life unfolds. From his childhood in Westchester, New York to his present home in London, England, Tucci illustrates how food and the rest of life are interrelated.

Stanley Tucci’s memoir is a must read for foodies, especially those who appreciate Italian cooking. Taste is humorous, well-written and delicious!