First issued in 1948, when soulless minute steaks and quick casseroles were becoming the norm, <b>The Unprejudiced Palate</b> inspired a seismic culinary shift in how America eats. Written by a food-loving immigrant from Tuscany, this memoir-cum-cookbook articulates the Italian American vision of the good life: a backyard garden, a well-cooked meal shared with family and friends, and a passion for ingredients and cooking that nourish the body and the soul.