James Kidman's Renaissance table is a beautifully conceived and photographed collection of recipes designed for the home cook. Kidman's passion for quality ingredients, simple yet innovative combinations and the abundance of Italian hospitality brings new vitality to Italian cooking. Lavishly illustrated with photographs by Sharyn Cairns and includes over 100 recipes for all occasions, from appetisers to deserts. It includes an introduction on Italian food, art and history by curator Christine Dixon as well as a section on Italian cooking essentials, helpful glossary and conversion chart.